Russia's Invasion of Ukraine
The roots of Russia's invasion of Ukraine go back decades and run deep. The current conflict is more than one country fighting to take over another; it is a shift in the world order. Russia fired an experimental intermediate-range ballistic missile at Ukraine, causing damage but not resulting in significant casualties. The conflict has escalated with Ukraine using sophisticated weapons provided by NATO against Russia, leading to retaliatory strikes from Russia. Both sides are escalating the conflict with missile attacks.
Key Points
- Russia fired an experimental intermediate-range ballistic missile at Ukraine.
- Ukraine retaliated with long-range U.S.-made Army Tactical Missile System and British-French Storm Shadow missiles.
- The conflict has escalated with both sides using missiles to attack each other.
Pros
- Ukraine has the support of NATO and is using sophisticated weapons to defend itself against Russia.
Cons
- The conflict has resulted in damage to infrastructure and civilian buildings in Ukraine.