On November 21, Russia committed yet another war crime by deploying a ballistic missile modified for intermediate-range use on a civilian city, Dnipro. The purpose of this attack was to instill fear among Ukrainians and to “show off Russia’s strength” to the West.
The usage of this new missile signifies a new chapter in the Russian-Ukrainian war specifically due to this missile’s similarities to intercontinental ballistic missiles (ICBM). The missile’s range and its potential to be used as a nuclear weapon is a direct challenge Russia throws at the West and the “escalation management” strategy, that was employed for helping Ukraine until this time. The Kremlin is using the fear of nuclear war as a tool to manipulate the West into decreasing their support for Ukraine and to bait the West into considering putting pressure on Ukraine to initiate a ceasefire, which would essentially mean giving up the currently occupied territories.
How you can help Ukraine against Russian aggression:
Come back alive – https://bit.ly/3Ct6O2L (works directly with the command and personnel of military units, purchasing infrared thermal imaging cameras, night vision goggles, hemostatics etc);
UNITED 24 – https://bit.ly/3M2mXiT (launched by the President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy as the main venue for collecting charitable donations in support of Ukraine. Funds will be transferred to the official accounts of the National Bank of Ukraine and allocated by assigned ministries to cover the most pressing needs)
Army SOS – https://bit.ly/3UYK168 (manages purchases of necessary ammunition, shields, intercommunication and reconnaissance facilities, etc. and delivers all goods directly);
Vostok SOS – https://bit.ly/3Ruut75 (raising funds for various needs of the army).