Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has claimed that Russia used a North Korean ballistic missile during its latest wave of attacks on Ukraine.

According to Ukrainian officials, Russia launched 74 missiles and 284 drones in an overnight barrage that struck multiple locations, including central Ukraine, where several civilians, including children, were killed.

Zelenskyy called for increased military support from Western allies, urging the United States and Europe to strengthen Ukraine's air defenses. Meanwhile, Poland has accused Russia of violating its airspace after a missile explosion near the Ukrainian border. Polish authorities say evidence points to a Russian KH-101 cruise missile, while NATO has pledged to take all necessary measures to defend alliance territory.

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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky on Monday (Oct 6) accused Western nations of supplying components for Russian drones and missiles used in strikes against Ukraine following a weekend air attack on the country. On Sunday (Oct 5) night, Russia fired nearly 500 drones and over 50 missiles at Ukraine, killing five and damaging energy infrastructure. Zelensky said that weapon systems contained 102,785 “foreign-made components”.“During the massive combined strike on Ukraine on the night of October 5, Russia used 549 weapon systems containing 102,785 foreign-made components,” Zelensky said in a post on X, referring to an attack in the early hours of Sunday. He added that components were made from companies in the US, the UK, Germany, Switzerland, the Netherlands, Japan, China, Taiwan, and Korea.Converters, sensors and microcomputers were among the foreign-made components found in the drones and missiles intercepted by Ukraine, Zelensky said.Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/-will-lead-to-destruction-of-relations-putin-warns-us-against-sending-tomahawk-to-ukraine-1759665549208">‘Will lead to destruction of relations’: Putin warns US against sending Tomahawk to Ukraine</a>“At least 50 different microelectronic components in each Shahed are produced in China and Taiwan. Microcontrollers for UAVs are made in Switzerland, while microcomputers for drone flight control are produced in the United Kingdom. Optoisolators for cruise missiles come from Japan, switching connectors from Germany. Russia also uses processors manufactured in the Netherlands and servomotors and bearings made in the Republic of Korea,” he said.Zelensky further said that Kyiv is preparing new sanctions “against those who help Russia and its war,” adding that “we have communicated proposals to curb the supply schemes.”He further added, “Partners already possess the detailed data on each company and each product — they know what to target and how to respond. This week, the G7 sanctions coordinators will meet, and we expect a systemic decision to ensure that the sanctions are truly effective.”He concluded, “It is crucial to shut down every scheme that circumvents sanctions, because Russia uses each one to keep killing. The world has the power to stop this.”In its latest offensive, Ukraine on Monday (Oct 6) said that it struck a major Russian explosives factory and an oil terminal in occupied Crimea.

Converters, sensors and microcomputers were among the foreign-made components found in the drones and missiles intercepted by Ukraine, Zelensky said.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky on Monday (Oct 6) accused Western nations of supplying components for Russian drones and missiles used in strikes against Ukraine following a weekend air attack on the country. On Sunday (Oct 5) night, Russia fired nearly 500 drones and over 50 missiles at Ukraine, killing five and damaging energy infrastructure. Zelensky said that weapon systems contained 102,785 “foreign-made components”. “During the massive combined strike on Ukraine on the night of October 5, Russia used 549 weapon systems containing 102,785 foreign-made components,” Zelensky said in a post on X, referring to an attack in the early hours of Sunday. He added that components were made from companies in the US, the UK, Germany, Switzerland, the Netherlands, Japan, China, Taiwan, and Korea. Converters, sensors and microcomputers were among the foreign-made components found in the drones and missiles intercepted by Ukraine, Zelensky said. Also read | ‘Will lead to destruction of relations’: Putin warns US against sending Tomahawk to Ukraine “At least 50 different microelectronic components in each Shahed are produced in China and Taiwan. Microcontrollers for UAVs are made in Switzerland, while microcomputers for drone flight control are produced in the United Kingdom. Optoisolators for cruise missiles come from Japan, switching connectors from Germany. Russia also uses processors manufactured in the Netherlands and servomotors and bearings made in the Republic of Korea,” he said. Zelensky further said that Kyiv is preparing new sanctions “against those who help Russia and its war,” adding that “we have communicated proposals to curb the supply schemes.” He further added, “Partners already possess the detailed data on each company and each product — they know what to target and how to respond. This week, the G7 sanctions coordinators will meet, and we expect a systemic decision to ensure that the sanctions are truly effective.” He concluded, “It is crucial to shut down every scheme that circumvents sanctions, because Russia uses each one to keep killing. The world has the power to stop this.” In its latest offensive, Ukraine on Monday (Oct 6) said that it struck a major Russian explosives factory and an oil terminal in occupied Crimea.

Converters, sensors and microcomputers were among the foreign-made components found in the drones and missiles intercepted by Ukraine, Zelensky said.

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Two Russian missiles struck a residential area in the centre of Ukraine's second city Kharkiv on Tuesday, injuring 17 people, two of them seriously, and badly damaging homes, local officials said.

Rescue teams were sifting through piles of rubble to establish whether others were hurt. The city's mayor described two "powerful explosions" and said at least 10 dwellings had been damaged.

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Ukraine's Emergency Services, writing on the Telegram messaging app, said one of the missiles had hit a three-storey building that had previously housed a medical centre.

Fires were extinguished in two buildings and residential and other buildings sustained damage.

Regional Police Chief Volodymyr Tymoshko told public broadcaster Suspilne that one of the missiles had hit a roadway.

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Emergency services posted online photos showing rescue teams poring over piles of smashed building materials, tackling fires, scrambling up ladders to damaged upper storeys and helping evacuees board minibuses.

Kharkiv Regional Governor Oleh Synehubov, writing on the Telegram messaging app, said 17 people had been injured. Fourteen were in hospital, including two women who were seriously hurt.

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Kharkiv Mayor Ihor Terekhov, also writing on Telegram, said the missiles struck "precisely where there is no military infrastructure and precisely where there are in fact residences."

"There are at least 10 damaged buildings. Rescue teams are continuing to go through the rubble. And there is plenty of rubble." 
 
Kharkiv, in Ukraine's northeast, has been a frequent target of attacks, but in the space of the nearly two-year-old conflict, the city has not fallen into Russian hands. Russian missiles hit a hotel in the city last week, injuring 11 people.

Two Russian missiles struck a residential area in the centre of Ukraine's second city Kharkiv on Tuesday, injuring 17 people, two of them seriously, and badly damaging homes, local officials said.

Two Russian missiles struck a residential area in the centre of Ukraine's second city Kharkiv on Tuesday, injuring 17 people, two of them seriously, and badly damaging homes, local officials said. Rescue teams were sifting through piles of rubble to establish whether others were hurt. The city's mayor described two "powerful explosions" and said at least 10 dwellings had been damaged. WATCH | Russian President Vladimir Putin says Russia will 'intensify' attacks on Ukraine Ukraine's Emergency Services, writing on the Telegram messaging app, said one of the missiles had hit a three-storey building that had previously housed a medical centre. Fires were extinguished in two buildings and residential and other buildings sustained damage. Regional Police Chief Volodymyr Tymoshko told public broadcaster Suspilne that one of the missiles had hit a roadway. ALSO READ | Russia’s Voronezh declares state of emergency as Ukraine drone attack injures two children Emergency services posted online photos showing rescue teams poring over piles of smashed building materials, tackling fires, scrambling up ladders to damaged upper storeys and helping evacuees board minibuses. Kharkiv Regional Governor Oleh Synehubov, writing on the Telegram messaging app, said 17 people had been injured. Fourteen were in hospital, including two women who were seriously hurt. ALSO READ | Russia unleashes 40 missiles in overnight assault; Ukraine’s military production complex hit Kharkiv Mayor Ihor Terekhov, also writing on Telegram, said the missiles struck "precisely where there is no military infrastructure and precisely where there are in fact residences." "There are at least 10 damaged buildings. Rescue teams are continuing to go through the rubble. And there is plenty of rubble." Kharkiv, in Ukraine's northeast, has been a frequent target of attacks, but in the space of the nearly two-year-old conflict, the city has not fallen into Russian hands. Russian missiles hit a hotel in the city last week, injuring 11 people.

At least 17 injured after Russian missiles hit Ukraine’s Kharkiv

Russia appears to have bypassed Western sanctions and is ramping up the production of Kinzhal (Dagger) hypersonic missiles with the help of European firms, a report by The Times said on Thursday (Oct 26), citing independent investigators. Rostec, which is the state-owned Russian defence conglomerate, claimed that it ramped up the production of ammunition by 50-fold since the war in Ukraine began, despite Western sanctions, the report said.&nbsp;

Rostec added that it drastically increased the production rate of Dagger missiles. The Times report said KBM is the company that produces Daggers and other precision weapons for Rostec. KBM is headed by Sergei Pitikov whose family has been living in Sweden in a property that is suspected to have been purchased with profits made by the company.&nbsp;

Swedish public registers showed that over the last two years, Pitikov's daughter Maya bought a $528,265 (€500,000) house near Malmo and a Tesla, while she and her partner declared a combined pre-tax income of less than $84,517 (€80,000) a year.

Citing a Russian media outlet, The Times report said that both Rostec and KBM have been sanctioned by the United States and Britain. However, procurement and shipping documents showed that their Russian subcontractors continued to buy tools, machinery etc. from European as well as American firms.&nbsp;

It has been alleged that Osctec, a company based in Moscow, supplied KBM with thermal and cooling chambers. These chambers were shipped by Intertrans SP. ZO.O from Poland, The Times report said.&nbsp;

KEB, a company in Germany, allegedly supplied cables and turning machines to KBM through its Russian partner KEB-Rus. Another Russian contractor of Sergei Pitikov's company, Sonatec, is said to be a supplier of precision machine tools that can be used in the production of missile components. One of the suppliers of Sonatec includes Aberlink, a British company.

Speaking to the publication, Aberlink said it ceased trading with Sonatec in 2021 and that its products could be used for civilian as well as military use.&nbsp;

"For commercial and moral reasons no servicing or parts have been supplied over the past two years," Marcus Eales, Aberlink’s owner and director, said.&nbsp;

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Russia appears to have bypassed Western sanctions and is ramping up the production of Kinzhal (Dagger) hypersonic missiles with the help of European firms, a report by The Times said on Thursday (Oct 26), citing independent investigators.

Russia appears to have bypassed Western sanctions and is ramping up the production of Kinzhal (Dagger) hypersonic missiles with the help of European firms, a report by The Times said on Thursday (Oct 26), citing independent investigators. Rostec, which is the state-owned Russian defence conglomerate, claimed that it ramped up the production of ammunition by 50-fold since the war in Ukraine began, despite Western sanctions, the report said. Rostec added that it drastically increased the production rate of Dagger missiles. The Times report said KBM is the company that produces Daggers and other precision weapons for Rostec. KBM is headed by Sergei Pitikov whose family has been living in Sweden in a property that is suspected to have been purchased with profits made by the company. Swedish public registers showed that over the last two years, Pitikov's daughter Maya bought a $528,265 (€500,000) house near Malmo and a Tesla, while she and her partner declared a combined pre-tax income of less than $84,517 (€80,000) a year. Citing a Russian media outlet, The Times report said that both Rostec and KBM have been sanctioned by the United States and Britain. However, procurement and shipping documents showed that their Russian subcontractors continued to buy tools, machinery etc. from European as well as American firms. It has been alleged that Osctec, a company based in Moscow, supplied KBM with thermal and cooling chambers. These chambers were shipped by Intertrans SP. ZO.O from Poland, The Times report said. KEB, a company in Germany, allegedly supplied cables and turning machines to KBM through its Russian partner KEB-Rus. Another Russian contractor of Sergei Pitikov's company, Sonatec, is said to be a supplier of precision machine tools that can be used in the production of missile components. One of the suppliers of Sonatec includes Aberlink, a British company. Speaking to the publication, Aberlink said it ceased trading with Sonatec in 2021 and that its products could be used for civilian as well as military use. "For commercial and moral reasons no servicing or parts have been supplied over the past two years," Marcus Eales, Aberlink’s owner and director, said. WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

Russia ramping up production of deadly missiles with help of European firms: Report

Russian rocket strikes in Ukraine killed at least 11 people and&nbsp;injured 56&nbsp;on Tuesday, said the country's interior minister. Among the dead at the cafe which was hit in Kramatorsk, a town located in eastern Ukraine, include three children, two of whom were twin sisters.&nbsp;

"As of 07:00 (0400 GMT) on June 28, the bodies of eight dead people (including three children, two of them born in 2008 and 2011) were unblocked from under the rubble of the destroyed cafe building," the State Emergency Service of Ukraine said on Telegram.

The educational department of Kramatorsk city council said in a Telegram post,&nbsp;"Two sisters, both age 14, died in the missile&nbsp;attack."&nbsp; 
 
The Ukrainian Ministry of Internal Affairs said that the attack in Kramatorsk wounded another 56 people.

The rocket strikes hit a restaurant in the town of Kramatorsk, one of the largest still under Ukrainian control in the east, and is a popular eatery that is frequented by both journalists and soldiers.

As per Ukrainian police, Russia fired two S-300 surface-to-air missiles at the city.&nbsp;The S-300 is a surface-to-air missile that cannot hit targets on the ground accurately, but have&nbsp; been repurposed it for loosely targeted strikes on cities.&nbsp;

"There were a lot of people in there -- there are children under the rubble," said Yevgen, who had been dining with two friends at the Ria Pizza restaurant.

"We were just about to leave," he said, but one of his friends was not "under the rubble", he told AFP after the blast.

As per AFP reports, a crowd quickly gathered at the site of the strike where fires broke out after the strikes as soldiers and rescue workers searched for other victims.

President Volodymyr Zelensky&nbsp;condemned the missile strikes saying that S-300 missiles were used to carry out the deadly attacks.

"Exactly on the anniversary of the Russian terrorists' attack on Kremenchuk, on a shopping mall, where&nbsp;22 people were killed, Russian savages again fired missiles at the Kremenchuk district," he said.

"Today, Russian terrorists also brutally shelled Kramatorsk... Unfortunately, there are killed and wounded. Assistance is being provided. The rubble is being cleared."

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According to Donetsk governor Pavlo Kyrylenko, two Russian rockets hit the city of 150,000 people, one of the largest still under Ukrainian control in the country's besieged east.

"There was a good crowd" at the restaurant when the missile hit, one of its cooks, a 32-year-old Ruslan, told AFP.&nbsp;

"I had just arrived: I was standing there, and then I was buried," he said. "I was lucky."

Natalia, in tears, explained that her half-brother Nikita, 23, was inside near the pizza oven.

"They can't get him out, he was covered&nbsp;by debris," she said.

The strike also caused destruction and damaged several nearby buildings which have often been targeted by Russian forces since the invasion launched by Russia in February 2022.

"People told me they heard a plane flying, there was a hissing and then an explosion," a 19-year-old Ukrainian soldier who gave his war name as "Ghost", and was nearby when the strike occurred, told AFP.

He quickly entered the restaurant to help rescue workers. "A girl was trapped, injured. They haven't yet been able to get her out," he said. 
 
Kramatorsk is located in Donetsk, one of the four Ukrainian provinces that Russia claimed to annex last September but does not fully control.

(With inputs from agencies)

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Russian rocket strikes in Ukraine killed at least 11 people and injured 56 on Tuesday, said the country's interior minister. Among the dead at the cafe which was hit in Kramatorsk, a town located in eastern Ukraine, include three children, two of whom were twin sisters.

Russian rocket strikes in Ukraine killed at least 11 people and injured 56 on Tuesday, said the country's interior minister. Among the dead at the cafe which was hit in Kramatorsk, a town located in eastern Ukraine, include three children, two of whom were twin sisters. "As of 07:00 (0400 GMT) on June 28, the bodies of eight dead people (including three children, two of them born in 2008 and 2011) were unblocked from under the rubble of the destroyed cafe building," the State Emergency Service of Ukraine said on Telegram. The educational department of Kramatorsk city council said in a Telegram post, "Two sisters, both age 14, died in the missile attack." The Ukrainian Ministry of Internal Affairs said that the attack in Kramatorsk wounded another 56 people. The rocket strikes hit a restaurant in the town of Kramatorsk, one of the largest still under Ukrainian control in the east, and is a popular eatery that is frequented by both journalists and soldiers. As per Ukrainian police, Russia fired two S-300 surface-to-air missiles at the city. The S-300 is a surface-to-air missile that cannot hit targets on the ground accurately, but have been repurposed it for loosely targeted strikes on cities. "There were a lot of people in there -- there are children under the rubble," said Yevgen, who had been dining with two friends at the Ria Pizza restaurant. "We were just about to leave," he said, but one of his friends was not "under the rubble", he told AFP after the blast. As per AFP reports, a crowd quickly gathered at the site of the strike where fires broke out after the strikes as soldiers and rescue workers searched for other victims. President Volodymyr Zelensky condemned the missile strikes saying that S-300 missiles were used to carry out the deadly attacks. "Exactly on the anniversary of the Russian terrorists' attack on Kremenchuk, on a shopping mall, where 22 people were killed, Russian savages again fired missiles at the Kremenchuk district," he said. "Today, Russian terrorists also brutally shelled Kramatorsk... Unfortunately, there are killed and wounded. Assistance is being provided. The rubble is being cleared." Also read: Russia-Ukraine war: Lukashenko says Wagner chief Prigozhin in Belarus According to Donetsk governor Pavlo Kyrylenko, two Russian rockets hit the city of 150,000 people, one of the largest still under Ukrainian control in the country's besieged east. "There was a good crowd" at the restaurant when the missile hit, one of its cooks, a 32-year-old Ruslan, told AFP. "I had just arrived: I was standing there, and then I was buried," he said. "I was lucky." Natalia, in tears, explained that her half-brother Nikita, 23, was inside near the pizza oven. "They can't get him out, he was covered by debris," she said. The strike also caused destruction and damaged several nearby buildings which have often been targeted by Russian forces since the invasion launched by Russia in February 2022. "People told me they heard a plane flying, there was a hissing and then an explosion," a 19-year-old Ukrainian soldier who gave his war name as "Ghost", and was nearby when the strike occurred, told AFP. He quickly entered the restaurant to help rescue workers. "A girl was trapped, injured. They haven't yet been able to get her out," he said. Kramatorsk is located in Donetsk, one of the four Ukrainian provinces that Russia claimed to annex last September but does not fully control. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE

Russian strikes at restaurant in Ukraine kill 11, including three kids, injure 56

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The power facilities in Ukraine were hit by Russian missiles on Friday as Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky returned after completing a tour of Western capitals and Ukrainian officials confirmed that the Russian offensive was underway in the east and had escalated.

The armed forces of Ukraine said that more than 100 missiles were fired by the Russian forces throughout the country and 12 air attacks and 20 shelling attacks had taken place.

Ukraine's Energy Minister German Galushchenko said that the power facilities were hit by Russian drones and missiles launched in six regions, which led to blackouts across most of the country.

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Biden's visit to Poland

The White House has announced that US President Joe Biden will be visiting Poland from February 20 to 22 to show his support for Ukraine before the first anniversary of its invasion by Russia on February 24 and will speak about additional security assistance and aid to be extended by the United States.

The White House National Security Council's spokesperson John Kirby said, “The president will make it very clear that the United States will continue to stand with Ukraine for as long as it takes.”

IMF to hold talks with Ukrainian officials

The staff of International Monetary Fund staff will hold talks with Ukrainian officials next week in Warsaw, reports suggested on Friday, as Ukraine is demanding a multi-billion dollar borrowing programme to meet its expenses in the wake of war with Russia.

The sovereign rating of Ukraine was downgraded to Ca by the global ratings agency Moody's on Friday, as it predicted long-lasting challenges for the nation as the war continues.

As per Moody's website, the rating reflects that debt obligations are "likely in, or very near, default."

Civilian infrastructure under attack 

The latest attacks were launched by Russia as Zelensky completed his tour of European allies.

"London, Paris, Brussels - everywhere I spoke these past few days about how to strengthen our soldiers. There are very important understandings and we received good signals. This concerns long-range missiles and tanks and the next level of our co-operation — fighter aircraft,” he stated in his nightly video address.

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Kyiv Mayor Vitali Klitschko said that Russia shot down 10 missiles over the capital as sirens blared in the morning hours and civilians took shelter.

Ukrainian Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal said that the country was without 75 per cent of thermal power and 44 per cent of nuclear generation capacity.

"This is a deliberate targeting of infrastructure that keeps Ukrainians alive in winter," said US State Department deputy spokesperson Vedant Patel.

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Disclaimer: A number of claims and counterclaims are being made on the Ukraine-Russia conflict on the ground and online. While WION takes utmost care to accurately report this developing news story, we cannot independently verify the authenticity of all statements, photos and videos. The power facilities in Ukraine were hit by Russian missiles on Friday as Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky returned after completing a tour of Western capitals and Ukrainian officials confirmed that the Russian offensive was underway in the east and had escalated. The armed forces of Ukraine said that more than 100 missiles were fired by the Russian forces throughout the country and 12 air attacks and 20 shelling attacks had taken place. Ukraine's Energy Minister German Galushchenko said that the power facilities were hit by Russian drones and missiles launched in six regions, which led to blackouts across most of the country. ALSO READ | Ukraine claims Russian missiles entered Romanian airspace, Romania denies Biden's visit to Poland The White House has announced that US President Joe Biden will be visiting Poland from February 20 to 22 to show his support for Ukraine before the first anniversary of its invasion by Russia on February 24 and will speak about additional security assistance and aid to be extended by the United States. The White House National Security Council's spokesperson John Kirby said, “The president will make it very clear that the United States will continue to stand with Ukraine for as long as it takes.” IMF to hold talks with Ukrainian officials The staff of International Monetary Fund staff will hold talks with Ukrainian officials next week in Warsaw, reports suggested on Friday, as Ukraine is demanding a multi-billion dollar borrowing programme to meet its expenses in the wake of war with Russia. The sovereign rating of Ukraine was downgraded to Ca by the global ratings agency Moody's on Friday, as it predicted long-lasting challenges for the nation as the war continues. As per Moody's website, the rating reflects that debt obligations are "likely in, or very near, default." Civilian infrastructure under attack The latest attacks were launched by Russia as Zelensky completed his tour of European allies. "London, Paris, Brussels - everywhere I spoke these past few days about how to strengthen our soldiers. There are very important understandings and we received good signals. This concerns long-range missiles and tanks and the next level of our co-operation — fighter aircraft,” he stated in his nightly video address. WATCH | Russian missiles hit energy sites across Ukraine Kyiv Mayor Vitali Klitschko said that Russia shot down 10 missiles over the capital as sirens blared in the morning hours and civilians took shelter. Ukrainian Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal said that the country was without 75 per cent of thermal power and 44 per cent of nuclear generation capacity. "This is a deliberate targeting of infrastructure that keeps Ukrainians alive in winter," said US State Department deputy spokesperson Vedant Patel. (With inputs from agencies) You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here. WATCH WION LIVE HERE

Russian missiles hit Ukraine's power facilities, as offensive escalates in east

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Ukraine on Friday (February 10) claimed that two Russian missiles violated the airspace of Romania on their way to Ukraine. Romania is a NATO member. Ukrainian claim was, however, refuted by Romania. Ukraine's armed forces chief said that Russian missiles crossed Romania and Moldova's airspace as they charted their course to Ukraine.

Romania detected an "aerial target launched from the Black Sea from a ship of the Russian Federation" but "at no point did it intersect with Romania's airspace," the ministry of defence said. &nbsp;

"The closest point of the target's trajectory from Romania's airspace was registered by the radar systems at approximately 35 kilometres (22 miles) north-east of the border," the statement added.&nbsp;

Two Romanian Air Force MiG-21 LanceR aircraft on air policing duty under NATO command were sent towards the north of Romania "to supplement our reaction options," the statement added.&nbsp;

In spite of official denials, if it comes to light in future that the airspace was indeed violated, it would mark first such instance involving Romania. In NATO alliance, attack against one member is considered to be attack against all others as well. &nbsp;

Neighbouring Moldova has confirmed it detected "a missile that crossed the airspace of Moldova" and has summoned the Russian ambassador.&nbsp;

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Moldova has already seen debris of Russian missiles during the nearly year-long Russian invasion of Ukraine.&nbsp;

Russia attacked Ukraine on February 24. After sustained battlefield advances in initial months, Russian forces had to retreat in the face of Ukrainian counteroffensives. Russia then chose&nbsp;to carry out devastating missile attacks in Ukraine.

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Disclaimer: A number of claims and counterclaims are being made on the Ukraine-Russia conflict on the ground and online. While WION takes utmost care to accurately report this developing news story, we cannot independently verify the authenticity of all statements, photos and videos. Ukraine on Friday (February 10) claimed that two Russian missiles violated the airspace of Romania on their way to Ukraine. Romania is a NATO member. Ukrainian claim was, however, refuted by Romania. Ukraine's armed forces chief said that Russian missiles crossed Romania and Moldova's airspace as they charted their course to Ukraine. Romania detected an "aerial target launched from the Black Sea from a ship of the Russian Federation" but "at no point did it intersect with Romania's airspace," the ministry of defence said.  "The closest point of the target's trajectory from Romania's airspace was registered by the radar systems at approximately 35 kilometres (22 miles) north-east of the border," the statement added. Two Romanian Air Force MiG-21 LanceR aircraft on air policing duty under NATO command were sent towards the north of Romania "to supplement our reaction options," the statement added. In spite of official denials, if it comes to light in future that the airspace was indeed violated, it would mark first such instance involving Romania. In NATO alliance, attack against one member is considered to be attack against all others as well. Neighbouring Moldova has confirmed it detected "a missile that crossed the airspace of Moldova" and has summoned the Russian ambassador. Also Read | Russia hits critical infrastructure in Kharkiv and Zaporizhzhia; explosions heard in Kyiv Moldova has already seen debris of Russian missiles during the nearly year-long Russian invasion of Ukraine. Russia attacked Ukraine on February 24. After sustained battlefield advances in initial months, Russian forces had to retreat in the face of Ukrainian counteroffensives. Russia then chose to carry out devastating missile attacks in Ukraine. (With inputs from agencies) You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here. WATCH WION LIVE HERE ×

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Several strikes were launched by Russian forces targetting the Ukrainian cities of Kyiv, Kharkiv and Dnipro. At least 25&nbsp;people were killed and 43 are missing in a strike on a residential building in Dnipro, a city in centre-east Ukraine, on Saturday, the Ukrainian regional governor said.&nbsp; 
 
“Twenty innocent victims...,” Dnipropetrovsk governor Valentyn Reznichenko said on messaging app Telegram, after posting that 73 were wounded and that “the rescue operation continues. The fate of more than 43 people remains unknown.”

Meanwhile, critical infrastructure in Ukraine's capital Kyiv and eastern city Kharkiv was hit by Russian missile attack on Saturday morning.&nbsp;

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Governor of another region warned of a massive missile strike in coming hours. Reuters reported that air raid sirens were sounded in Kyiv after blasts were heard.&nbsp;

"Explosions in Dniprovskiy district. All agencies heading to the site. Stay in your shelters!" Kyiv Mayor Vitali Klitschko wrote on the Telegram messaging app. 
 
Russia invaded Ukraine in February last year. After sustained gains in first few months of the conflict, Russian forces had to retreat and cede territory to Ukrainian forces. Russia then has started to mount missile attacks on Ukraine's infrastructure.&nbsp;

"Missile attack on critical infrastructure facilities. Details are being checked," said Kyrylo Tymoshenko, deputy head of the president's office.

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Oleg Synehubov, Kharkiv's regional governor, said two S-300 missiles struck the city near the Russian border early on Saturday. The attacks hit critical energy infrastructure and industrial facilities in the Kharkiv and Chuhuev district of the region, he said.

"Our emergency services units and energy workers are working to liquidate the consequences and stabilise the situation with energy supplies," he said.

In Kyiv, the mayor said the debris of a missile came down on a non-residential area in the Holosiivskiy district in the west of Kyiv, causing a fire but hurting no one.

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Russian missiles strike several Ukrainian cities, 25 killed, 43 missing

Russia's defence ministry has acknowledged that 89 servicemen died in a Ukrainian strike on Makiivka in Eastern Ukraine on New Year's Eve. Watch this video to know more.

89 killed in Ukrainian missile strikes, says Russia

Russia and Ukraine are wrapped in a tussle with both holding the other responsible for attacks. Russia hit Ukraine with a barrage of missiles on Monday, leaving much of country in the dark. Meanwhile, Moscow said Ukrainian drones attacked two air bases deep inside Russia hundreds of miles from front lines.&nbsp;

Electricity was restored in several parts of the country just days back, but Moscow hit more thermal plants resulting in blackouts at a time when the country was preparing to end emergency power cuts. The temperatures have dropped below zero and Ukrainians are having a hard time dealing with the extreme cold without heat.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said that at least four people died in the Russian missile attacks. He informed that most of around 70 missiles were shot down by the air force. Energy workers are working to restore power supplies, he said.&nbsp;

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The Ukrainian drones targetted two air bases at Ryazan and Saratov in south-central Russia, Moscow said. Three servicemen died and four were injured. The drones, flying at low altitude, were intercepted by air defences and shot down. The pieces damaged two aircraft.&nbsp;

The Engels air base near the city of Saratov houses bomber planes belonging to Russia's strategic nuclear forces.

"The Kyiv regime, in order to disable Russian long-range aircraft, made attempts to strike with Soviet-made unmanned jet aerial vehicles at the military airfields Dyagilevo, in the Ryazan region, and Engels, in the Saratov region," the Russian defence ministry said.

The Russian defence ministry called the drone strikes a terrorist act aimed at disrupting its long-range aviation.

In response, Russia carried out "massive strike on the military control system and related objects of the defences complex, communication centres, energy and military units of Ukraine with high-precision air- and sea-based weapons". It said that all 17 designated targets were hit.

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Earlier, arms stores and fuel depots in regions near Ukraine were hit by blasts and at least seven warplanes in Crimea were knocked down. Around two months back, the bridge linking Russia with Crimea was also hit by mysterious explosion. Kyiv has never openly claimed responsibility for any of the attacks, saying that they were "karma" for Russia's invasion.

"If something is launched into other countries' air space, sooner or later unknown flying objects will return to (their) departure point," Ukrainian presidential adviser Mykhailo Podolyak tweeted Monday.

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Russia and Ukraine are wrapped in a tussle with both holding the other responsible for attacks. Russia hit Ukraine with a barrage of missiles on Monday, leaving much of country in the dark. Meanwhile, Moscow said Ukrainian drones attacked two air bases deep inside Russia hundreds of miles from front lines. Electricity was restored in several parts of the country just days back, but Moscow hit more thermal plants resulting in blackouts at a time when the country was preparing to end emergency power cuts. The temperatures have dropped below zero and Ukrainians are having a hard time dealing with the extreme cold without heat. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said that at least four people died in the Russian missile attacks. He informed that most of around 70 missiles were shot down by the air force. Energy workers are working to restore power supplies, he said. Also Read | Russia launches new barrage of missile strikes on Ukraine, targets power sources The Ukrainian drones targetted two air bases at Ryazan and Saratov in south-central Russia, Moscow said. Three servicemen died and four were injured. The drones, flying at low altitude, were intercepted by air defences and shot down. The pieces damaged two aircraft. The Engels air base near the city of Saratov houses bomber planes belonging to Russia's strategic nuclear forces. "The Kyiv regime, in order to disable Russian long-range aircraft, made attempts to strike with Soviet-made unmanned jet aerial vehicles at the military airfields Dyagilevo, in the Ryazan region, and Engels, in the Saratov region," the Russian defence ministry said. The Russian defence ministry called the drone strikes a terrorist act aimed at disrupting its long-range aviation. In response, Russia carried out "massive strike on the military control system and related objects of the defences complex, communication centres, energy and military units of Ukraine with high-precision air- and sea-based weapons". It said that all 17 designated targets were hit. × Earlier, arms stores and fuel depots in regions near Ukraine were hit by blasts and at least seven warplanes in Crimea were knocked down. Around two months back, the bridge linking Russia with Crimea was also hit by mysterious explosion. Kyiv has never openly claimed responsibility for any of the attacks, saying that they were "karma" for Russia's invasion. "If something is launched into other countries' air space, sooner or later unknown flying objects will return to (their) departure point," Ukrainian presidential adviser Mykhailo Podolyak tweeted Monday. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

Drones hit Russian air bases after Monday's missile strikes in Ukraine

A day after the G20 meeting leaders agreed that 'today's era must not be of war', a Russian-made missile hit a village in Poland. At least two Polish citizens have been killed in the incident, late on Tuesday, the missiles landed in the Southeastern village, which is just 6.4 km away from the Ukrainian border

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Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelensky fought back tears as he visited Bucha where civilians were reportedly murdered by Russian troops.

"These are war crimes and it will be recognised by the world as genocide," the Ukraine president said, adding, "We know that thousands of people have been killed and tortured with extremities cut off, women raped, children killed."

Reports claimed there were mass graves found in Bucha, however, Russia said the accusation was "fake". The bodies of five men were reportedly found in Bucha who were unnamed civilians. The bodies were discovered with hands reportedly tied to their backs.

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Amid the accusation, Russia called for a UN Security Council meeting as it described the Bucha killings as &nbsp;"heinous provocation of Ukrainian radicals in Bucha."&nbsp;

However, US President Joe Biden emphatically declared: "He is a war criminal" referring to President Putin.

"What's happening to Bucha is outrageous and everyone's seen it," the US president said, adding, "We have to gather all the details to have a war crimes trial."&nbsp;

Watch:&nbsp;Zelensky vows 'every Russian will learn the truth'

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The Ukraine president is due to address the UN Security Council meeting on Tuesday even as Ukrainian prosecutor general Iryna Venediktova said bodies of 410 civilian bodies were found in the Kyiv region.

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Amid scenes of mass killings, Mariupol's mayor said 90 per cent of the city has been destroyed amid large scale Russian bombing.

The city has been without water, electricity or food for weeks as several thousand residents remained trapped. The mayor said there was "incessant" bombings on the city which had hampered evacuation efforts.

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Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelensky fought back tears as he visited Bucha where civilians were reportedly murdered by Russian troops. "These are war crimes and it will be recognised by the world as genocide," the Ukraine president said, adding, "We know that thousands of people have been killed and tortured with extremities cut off, women raped, children killed.

Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelensky fought back tears as he visited Bucha where civilians were reportedly murdered by Russian troops. "These are war crimes and it will be recognised by the world as genocide," the Ukraine president said, adding, "We know that thousands of people have been killed and tortured with extremities cut off, women raped, children killed." Reports claimed there were mass graves found in Bucha, however, Russia said the accusation was "fake". The bodies of five men were reportedly found in Bucha who were unnamed civilians. The bodies were discovered with hands reportedly tied to their backs. Also Read in Pics: How could Putin be prosecuted for war crimes in Ukraine? Amid the accusation, Russia called for a UN Security Council meeting as it described the Bucha killings as "heinous provocation of Ukrainian radicals in Bucha." However, US President Joe Biden emphatically declared: "He is a war criminal" referring to President Putin. "What's happening to Bucha is outrageous and everyone's seen it," the US president said, adding, "We have to gather all the details to have a war crimes trial." Watch: Zelensky vows 'every Russian will learn the truth' The Ukraine president is due to address the UN Security Council meeting on Tuesday even as Ukrainian prosecutor general Iryna Venediktova said bodies of 410 civilian bodies were found in the Kyiv region. Also Read in Pics: What Panzerfaust 3 weapons can do against Russian tanks Amid scenes of mass killings, Mariupol's mayor said 90 per cent of the city has been destroyed amid large scale Russian bombing. The city has been without water, electricity or food for weeks as several thousand residents remained trapped. The mayor said there was "incessant" bombings on the city which had hampered evacuation efforts. (With inputs from Agencies)

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At least 18 people were killed after airstrikes hit a military base in Ukraine's Black Sea port of Odessa as&nbsp;Russia carried out military operations against&nbsp;Ukraine on Thursday.

At least 137 people were killed on the first day of fierce bombing by Russian forces as it forces bombed strategic airbases in Ukraine.

Reports said Russian paratroopers took control of the Gostomel airfield even as Russian ground forces moved from all directions towards Ukraine.

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Russian forces had moved on Ukraine at daybreak on Thursday after Putin declared he had ordered military operation on Ukraine and within minutes explosions could be heard across Ukraine including capital Kyiv as air raid sirens rang out and President Zelensky announced martial law to be imposed in the country.

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Underground shelters including metro stations have been converted into bombing shelters. Russia's defence military had said it won't target Ukraine's cities with missiles however it continued to shell several key areas including Ukraine's airbases.

Reports claimed Ukrainian refugees began arriving in Hungary and Romania.&nbsp;

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At least 14 people were killed after Ukraine's military plane crashed in Kyiv even as Russia continued its bombing attacks in eastern Ukraine targeting the village of Starognativka with missiles.

Reports claimed Russian tanks crossed the border from the northern region including from the Crimea region where Russian forces had amassed for months.

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Disclaimer: A number of claims and counterclaims are being made on the Ukraine-Russia conflict on the ground and online. While WION takes utmost care to accurately report this developing news story, we cannot independently verify the authenticity of all statements, photos and videos. At least 18 people were killed after airstrikes hit a military base in Ukraine's Black Sea port of Odessa as Russia carried out military operations against Ukraine on Thursday. At least 137 people were killed on the first day of fierce bombing by Russian forces as it forces bombed strategic airbases in Ukraine. Reports said Russian paratroopers took control of the Gostomel airfield even as Russian ground forces moved from all directions towards Ukraine. Also Read in Pics: Scared residents struggle to flee Kyiv as they line up at ATMs, gas stations Russian forces had moved on Ukraine at daybreak on Thursday after Putin declared he had ordered military operation on Ukraine and within minutes explosions could be heard across Ukraine including capital Kyiv as air raid sirens rang out and President Zelensky announced martial law to be imposed in the country. Watch: Operations in Ukraine to last as long as necessary, says Russia Underground shelters including metro stations have been converted into bombing shelters. Russia's defence military had said it won't target Ukraine's cities with missiles however it continued to shell several key areas including Ukraine's airbases. Reports claimed Ukrainian refugees began arriving in Hungary and Romania. Also Read in Pics | Target Ukraine: Russia's ICBM strategy revealed At least 14 people were killed after Ukraine's military plane crashed in Kyiv even as Russia continued its bombing attacks in eastern Ukraine targeting the village of Starognativka with missiles. Reports claimed Russian tanks crossed the border from the northern region including from the Crimea region where Russian forces had amassed for months. (With inputs from Agencies)

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Amid tensions with the West over Ukraine, Russia said the United States is instigating "hysteria" leading people in Ukraine to pack "frontline bags".

"We consistently criticise this stance and call on Washington and its allies on the European continent to give up this policy and assume a constructive, calm and balanced approach," President Putin's spokesman said on Monday.

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The Russian president's spokesman blamed the "American media outlets" for publishing a "large amount of unverified, 
&nbsp;false and inflammatory information" about development in Ukraine.

"The hysteria that the United States is instigating is leading to hysteria in Ukraine where people are almost packing frontline bags,"&nbsp;the Russian presidential spokesman said.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Reports said civilians in Ukraine's Lviv city took part in military training amid Russia's continued build-up at the border. The civilians were part of the reserve as&nbsp;exercises were conducted by veterans and paratroopers.

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As tensions mount, the UN Security Council is set to meet today even as Russian foreign minister Sergei Lavrov is set to speak to US Secretary of State Antony Blinken. Reports claim Russia may block the UN security council members from holding the meeting.&nbsp;

UK foreign secretary Liz Truss had said earlier that the Johnson government is set to unveil sanctions against Russia, a move which was denounced by the Kremlin.

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"The Anglo-Saxons are massively ramping up tensions on the European continent," Kremlin said.

Prime Minister Boris Johnson had said over the weekend that the UK is ready to offer NATO with troops, warships and fighter jets as Russia conducts drills across the region.

However, Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelensky urged Western leaders to avoid spreading "panic" as tensions continue. &nbsp;Putin during a phone call to Macron last week had said that he had no "no offensive plans".

(With inputs from Agencies)

Amid tensions with the West over Ukraine, Russia said the United States is instigating "hysteria" leading people in Ukraine to pack "frontline bags". "We consistently criticise this stance and call on Washington and its allies on the European continent to give up this policy and assume a constructive, calm and balanced approach," President Putin's spokesman said on Monday.

Amid tensions with the West over Ukraine, Russia said the United States is instigating "hysteria" leading people in Ukraine to pack "frontline bags". "We consistently criticise this stance and call on Washington and its allies on the European continent to give up this policy and assume a constructive, calm and balanced approach," President Putin's spokesman said on Monday. Also Read in Pics: Russian navy, aircraft track down 'notional' enemy submarine in drill The Russian president's spokesman blamed the "American media outlets" for publishing a "large amount of unverified, false and inflammatory information" about development in Ukraine. "The hysteria that the United States is instigating is leading to hysteria in Ukraine where people are almost packing frontline bags," the Russian presidential spokesman said. Reports said civilians in Ukraine's Lviv city took part in military training amid Russia's continued build-up at the border. The civilians were part of the reserve as exercises were conducted by veterans and paratroopers. Watch: Russia and allies have surrounded Ukraine from three sides As tensions mount, the UN Security Council is set to meet today even as Russian foreign minister Sergei Lavrov is set to speak to US Secretary of State Antony Blinken. Reports claim Russia may block the UN security council members from holding the meeting. UK foreign secretary Liz Truss had said earlier that the Johnson government is set to unveil sanctions against Russia, a move which was denounced by the Kremlin. Also Read in Pics| Skyfall, Avangard, Sarmat: Russia's new killer 'superpower' weapons revealed "The Anglo-Saxons are massively ramping up tensions on the European continent," Kremlin said. Prime Minister Boris Johnson had said over the weekend that the UK is ready to offer NATO with troops, warships and fighter jets as Russia conducts drills across the region. However, Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelensky urged Western leaders to avoid spreading "panic" as tensions continue. Putin during a phone call to Macron last week had said that he had no "no offensive plans". (With inputs from Agencies)

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The United States and NASA condemned Russia for launching a "dangerous and irresponsible" missile strike that blew up a Russian satellite and created a debris cloud that forced the crew of the International Space Station (ISS) to take evasive action.

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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/turkey-not-distancing-itself-from-nato-with-russian-missiles-deal-minister-215689">Turkey on Sunday dismissed US threats</a> of sanctions if it went ahead with a Russian missile purchase, saying it would not renege on a pledge to Moscow.

Washington has warned its NATO ally for months that Ankara's adoption of Russian S-400 missile technology alongside US F-35 fighters would pose a threat to the jets and endanger Western defence.

The US has said it will halt a joint F-35 programme with Turkey if it acquires the Russian missile defence system. A US law furthermore provides for sanctions on any country concluding arms deals with Russian companies.

"The US threats of sanctions shows that they don't know Turkey," Vice President Fuat Oktay told Kanal 7 television.

"The decision on the S-400 has been taken. Once a pact has been signed, one's word given, Turkey respects it," he said.

The S-400 purchase is one dispute fuelling tensions between two nations also at odds over US support for Syrian Kurdish militias which Ankara brands as terrorists and Turkish backing for US for Venezuela.

Ankara said the first deliveries of the S-400 are scheduled for June or July.

Last month, after repeated warnings, the United States said Turkey's decision to buy the S-400 system was incompatible with its remaining part of the emblematic F-35 jet programme.

Turkey had planned to buy 100 F-35A fighter jets, with pilots already training in the United States.

Washington has placed a freeze on the joint manufacturing operations with Turkey and suggested Ankara might be able to obtain a US missile defence system if it forgoes the one on offer from Moscow.

Turkey on Sunday dismissed US threats of sanctions if it went ahead with a Russian missile purchase, saying it would not renege on a pledge to Moscow. Washington has warned its NATO ally for months that Ankara's adoption of Russian S-400 missile technology alongside US F-35 fighters would pose a threat to the jets and endanger Western defence.

Turkey on Sunday dismissed US threats of sanctions if it went ahead with a Russian missile purchase, saying it would not renege on a pledge to Moscow. Washington has warned its NATO ally for months that Ankara's adoption of Russian S-400 missile technology alongside US F-35 fighters would pose a threat to the jets and endanger Western defence. The US has said it will halt a joint F-35 programme with Turkey if it acquires the Russian missile defence system. A US law furthermore provides for sanctions on any country concluding arms deals with Russian companies. "The US threats of sanctions shows that they don't know Turkey," Vice President Fuat Oktay told Kanal 7 television. "The decision on the S-400 has been taken. Once a pact has been signed, one's word given, Turkey respects it," he said. The S-400 purchase is one dispute fuelling tensions between two nations also at odds over US support for Syrian Kurdish militias which Ankara brands as terrorists and Turkish backing for US for Venezuela. Ankara said the first deliveries of the S-400 are scheduled for June or July. Last month, after repeated warnings, the United States said Turkey's decision to buy the S-400 system was incompatible with its remaining part of the emblematic F-35 jet programme. Turkey had planned to buy 100 F-35A fighter jets, with pilots already training in the United States. Washington has placed a freeze on the joint manufacturing operations with Turkey and suggested Ankara might be able to obtain a US missile defence system if it forgoes the one on offer from Moscow.

Turkey to buy Russian missiles despite US 'threats'

President Vladimir Putin has said that Russia is militarily ready for a <a href="http://www.wionews.com/world/european-union-to-sanction-eight-russians-for-azov-sea-standoff-197950">Cuban Missile-style crisis</a> if the United States is foolish enough to want one and that his country currently has the edge when it comes to a first nuclear strike.

The Cuban Missile crisis erupted in 1962 when Moscow responded to a <a href="http://www.wionews.com/world/us-pullout-from-syria-risks-boosting-russia-iran-influence-angela-merkel-197771">US missile deployment in Turkey</a> by sending ballistic missiles to Cuba, sparking a standoff that brought the world to the brink of nuclear war.

More than five decades on, tensions are rising again over Russian fears that the United States might deploy intermediate-range nuclear missiles in Europe as a landmark cold war-era arms control treaty unravels.

Putin has said he does not want an arms race with the United States, but that he would have no choice but to act if Washington deployed new missiles in Europe, some of which he says would be able to strike Moscow within 10-12 minutes.

Putin said his naval response to such a move would mean Russia could strike the United States faster than US missiles deployed in Europe could hit Moscow because the flight time would be shorter.

"It (the calculation) would not be in their favour, at least as things stand today. That's for sure." said Putin.

"They (the tensions) are not a reason to ratchet up confrontation to the levels of the Cuban Missile Crisis in the 1960s. In any case, that's not what we want," said Putin. "If someone wants that, well OK they are welcome. I have set out today what that would mean. Let them count (the missile flight times)."

Putin's comments, made to Russian media late on Wednesday, follow his warning that Moscow will match any US move to deploy new missiles closer to Russia by stationing its own missiles closer to the United States or by deploying faster missiles or both.

Putin fleshed out his warning in detail for the first time, saying Russia could deploy hypersonic missiles on ships and submarines which could lurk outside US territorial waters if Washington now moved to deploy intermediate-range nuclear weapons in Europe.

"(We're talking about) naval delivery vehicles: submarines or surface ships. And we can put them, given the speed and range (of our missiles)... in neutral waters. Plus they are not stationary, they move and they will have to find them," Putin said, according to a Kremlin transcript.

"You work it out. Mach nine (the speed of the missiles) and over 1,000 km (their range)."

The US State Department dismissed Putin's earlier warning as propaganda, saying it was designed to divert attention from what Washington alleges are Moscow's violations of the Intermediate-range Nuclear Forces (INF) Treaty.

The pact, which banned Russia and the United States from stationing short- and intermediate-range, land-based missiles in Europe, is in its death throes, raising the prospect of a new arms race between Washington and Moscow.

President Vladimir Putin has said that Russia is militarily ready for a Cuban Missile-style crisis if the United States is foolish enough to want one and that his country currently has the edge when it comes to a first nuclear strike.

President Vladimir Putin has said that Russia is militarily ready for a Cuban Missile-style crisis if the United States is foolish enough to want one and that his country currently has the edge when it comes to a first nuclear strike. The Cuban Missile crisis erupted in 1962 when Moscow responded to a US missile deployment in Turkey by sending ballistic missiles to Cuba, sparking a standoff that brought the world to the brink of nuclear war. More than five decades on, tensions are rising again over Russian fears that the United States might deploy intermediate-range nuclear missiles in Europe as a landmark cold war-era arms control treaty unravels. Putin has said he does not want an arms race with the United States, but that he would have no choice but to act if Washington deployed new missiles in Europe, some of which he says would be able to strike Moscow within 10-12 minutes. Putin said his naval response to such a move would mean Russia could strike the United States faster than US missiles deployed in Europe could hit Moscow because the flight time would be shorter. "It (the calculation) would not be in their favour, at least as things stand today. That's for sure." said Putin. "They (the tensions) are not a reason to ratchet up confrontation to the levels of the Cuban Missile Crisis in the 1960s. In any case, that's not what we want," said Putin. "If someone wants that, well OK they are welcome. I have set out today what that would mean. Let them count (the missile flight times)." Putin's comments, made to Russian media late on Wednesday, follow his warning that Moscow will match any US move to deploy new missiles closer to Russia by stationing its own missiles closer to the United States or by deploying faster missiles or both. Putin fleshed out his warning in detail for the first time, saying Russia could deploy hypersonic missiles on ships and submarines which could lurk outside US territorial waters if Washington now moved to deploy intermediate-range nuclear weapons in Europe. "(We're talking about) naval delivery vehicles: submarines or surface ships. And we can put them, given the speed and range (of our missiles)... in neutral waters. Plus they are not stationary, they move and they will have to find them," Putin said, according to a Kremlin transcript. "You work it out. Mach nine (the speed of the missiles) and over 1,000 km (their range)." The US State Department dismissed Putin's earlier warning as propaganda, saying it was designed to divert attention from what Washington alleges are Moscow's violations of the Intermediate-range Nuclear Forces (INF) Treaty. The pact, which banned Russia and the United States from stationing short- and intermediate-range, land-based missiles in Europe, is in its death throes, raising the prospect of a new arms race between Washington and Moscow.

No reason to ratchet up confrontation to level of Cuban missile crisis, we can put submarines in neutral waters, warns Putin

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