Ukraine launches US-made missiles into Russia as tensions rise
Ukraine has reportedly fired six US-made ATACMS missiles into Russia's Bryansk region. This marks the first time Ukraine has used these weapons inside Russia during the ongoing conflict. The missile launch coincides with Russian President Vladimir Putin lowering the threshold for using nuclear weapons. This change allows for a potential nuclear response to conventional attacks from nations supported by nuclear powers, including Ukraine. The situation has escalated tensions further, with US officials concerned about Russia's deployment of North Korean troops in the conflict. Moscow has reacted negatively to the recent easing of restrictions on ATACMS by the US.