- Russia has pointed fingers at the US
- The strike also left 150 people injured
- UN reports high civilian death toll
Russia has pointed fingers at the US following a missile attack on Sevastopol in Crimea on Sunday, which they claim killed four civilians, including children.
The strike also left around 150 people injured.
Russia alleges that US-supplied missiles were used in the attack, programmed and guided by American specialists. They have threatened “consequences” for US involvement.
The US has been supplying weapons to Ukraine, including missiles with a range capable of reaching Crimea.
While Russia claims the strike targeted civilians on a beach, Ukraine maintains Crimea is a legitimate military target due to the presence of Russian forces. The situation remains tense as both sides trade accusations.
Here’s a summary of the key points:
- Russia blames US for missile attack in Crimea
- Strike caused civilian casualties and injuries
- Russia claims US programmed and guided missiles
- US has been supplying weapons to Ukraine
- Ukraine defends strike, calling Crimea a military target
- UN reports high civilian death toll since Russia’s invasion
It’s important to note that Crimea is a contested territory. Annexed by Russia in 2014, it is not recognized as Russian by most of the international community.
This adds complexity to the question of legitimate military targets.
