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Russia Launches Drone Attacks on Kyiv; Putin Warns of Military Response to Ukraine's Long-Range Weapons with NATO Involvement

Oct 27, 2024, 07:05 AM

Russia has launched drone attacks on Kyiv for the second consecutive night, according to Ukrainian reports. In response to the ongoing conflict, President Vladimir Putin stated that Russia will consider a range of military responses if Ukraine is permitted to use long-range Western weapons to strike deep into Russian territory. He emphasized that Ukraine lacks the capability to conduct such attacks independently and suggested that NATO's involvement would be necessary. Putin expressed hope that NATO countries have taken note of his warnings regarding the potential escalation of hostilities should Ukraine utilize these weapons.