Calay News
In a new wave of attacks, at least nine people have been killed, and the Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant, Europe’s biggest, was hit by hypersonic missiles fired by Russia, cutting power temporarily. The missiles used were reportedly Kinzhal hypersonic missiles, which can evade air defenses and have not been used by Russia since the early months of the conflict. The latest barrage of strikes is the most severe to hit Ukraine in weeks and comes as tensions escalate between the two countries.
The Ukrainian government has condemned the attack as a blatant violation of its sovereignty and territorial integrity and has called on the international community to condemn Russia’s actions. The United States and European Union have already imposed sanctions on Russia over its involvement in the conflict and are expected to consider further measures in response to this latest attack.
Hypersonic missiles are a relatively new technology that can travel at speeds of over Mach 5, or five times the speed of sound. They are designed to be highly maneuverable and difficult to intercept, making them a potentially deadly weapon in the hands of an aggressor. Russia has been developing its hypersonic missile capabilities for several years and has now demonstrated their use in a real-world conflict.
The conflict between Ukraine and Russia has been ongoing since 2014, when Russia annexed Crimea from Ukraine. Since then, fighting has continued in eastern Ukraine between Ukrainian government forces and Russian-backed separatists, resulting in thousands of deaths and displacements. The latest attack is a worrying escalation in the conflict and highlights the increasing use of advanced military technology in modern warfare.
The international community has called for an immediate end to the violence and for Russia to respect Ukraine’s territorial integrity. The conflict shows no signs of abating, and it remains to be seen what further actions the international community will take in response to this latest attack.
