Russia’s “Response Action” After Ukraine Fires New Batch of ATACMS
The Kremlin’s latest memo reads like a warning telegram: “We’re preparing a response action.” It’s all fireworks and caution after Ukraine’s Monday onslaught on the Kursk region, which included a fresh salvo of eight ATACMS aimed at the Kursk‑Vostochny airfield.
What Happened?
- On Saturday, Ukrainian forces launched ATACMS near Lotaryovka, roughly 37 kilometres northwest of Kursk.
- The Russian Defence Ministry reports that over the last three days, the Ukrainian Armed Forces have “executed two strikes with long‑range Western weapons” in the Kursk region.
- According to the ministry, both missiles hit their intended targets, causing casualties after a Russian radar system was struck.
- Monday’s action added eight more ATACMS, targeting the Kursk‑Vostochny airfield as the defence ministry warns that it’s now closely monitoring the situation.
Russia’s Takeaway
The Defence Ministry’s message is clear: “We’re watching the situation.” They’re already in the prep‑mode, hinting that a full‑scale counter‑attack is on the menu — if they’re any mine‑field cleverness, it’s probably laid out in their “response action” brief.
Why The Public Matters
As a civilian who’s only got a cup of coffee and the news ticker, seeing these missiles land is like watching a bad actor sneeze on stage. The fallout, albeit minor, reminds us how close the front line has become, and how governments can be extra dramatic about the next move.
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