Ukraine's foreign ministry has made a bold statement, asserting its full right under international law to target legitimate military sites within Russian territory using long-range missiles. The ministry spokesperson emphasized that Ukraine has previously utilized long-range capabilities against occupied territories but faced backlash only when targeting Russian territory.
The spokesperson reiterated that Ukraine is well within its rights to defend itself under Article 51 of the UN Charter and shift the blame to Russia for initiating hostilities. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky echoed these sentiments, emphasizing Kyiv's entitlement to employ long-range weapons against Russia.
Recent reports indicate that Ukraine deployed US-made ATACMS missiles across the border and British-French-made Storm Shadow missiles inside Russian territory for the first time. Additionally, Ukraine has previously conducted strikes deep within Russia using long-range drones of domestic production.
The escalation of missile strikes marks a significant development in the ongoing conflict between Ukraine and Russia, underscoring Ukraine's determination to defend its sovereignty and retaliate against Russian aggression. The international community continues to monitor the situation closely as tensions between the two nations remain high.
