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Russia Claims First Strike by U.S.-Made Missiles, Putin Threatens Nuclear Response

Nov 19, 2024, 01:11 PM

Russia has claimed that it shot down U.S.-made long-range missiles within its borders, following an attack by Ukraine. The Russian government has signaled its readiness to respond with nuclear weapons, heightening tensions in the region. This development comes as President Vladimir Putin has formally lowered the threshold for the use of nuclear weapons by Russia. According to CNBC, this marks the first strike on Russian territory using U.S.-supplied long-range weapons.