Russia reports Ukraine launches US-made missiles at military site in Bryansk region

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Russia's defense ministry reported that Ukraine fired six US-made ATACMS missiles at a military facility in the Bryansk border region. The ministry claimed five missiles were intercepted, and one caused a fire but resulted in no damage or casualties. Ukraine also stated it targeted a military weapons depot in Bryansk, with multiple explosions reported. This strike followed the lifting of US restrictions on Ukraine's use of long-range missiles against Russia. In related developments, President Putin signed a new doctrine lowering the threshold for nuclear weapon use in response to conventional attacks. Meanwhile, Russian strikes in Ukraine resulted in civilian casualties, including a recent drone attack that killed at least 12 people.


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