Ukraine strikes Russian military site with US missiles in historic escalation

Ukraine has launched its first attack on Russian territory using US-supplied ATACMS missiles, targeting a military facility in the Bryansk region. This marks a significant escalation in the conflict, coinciding with Russia's updated nuclear doctrine allowing broader conditions for nuclear weapon use. Russia's defense ministry reported that five missiles were shot down, with no casualties. The attack follows the Biden administration's approval for Ukraine to use these missiles against targets inside Russia, a shift in US policy amid ongoing tensions. In response, President Putin has expanded the criteria for nuclear weapon deployment, stating that aggression from a non-nuclear state backed by a nuclear power will be viewed as a joint attack. This development has increased global anxieties, leading to a rise in safe-haven asset purchases.