Russian bombers target Ukraine’s energy facilities; NATO scrambles jets in response

Kyiv bombardment Kyiv and other areas of the country were targeted by the strikes early this morning

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Important Takeaways:

  • NATO scrambled its warplanes early today in response to a fierce Russian bombardment of Ukraine close to its border with Poland.
  • The Russian strikes – hitting vital energy facilities in the coldest weeks of winter – were led by Vladimir Putin’s Tu-22 and Tu-95 strategic bombers.
  • The onslaught was seen as instant revenge for Tuesday’s Ukrainian aerial strikes on Russia, the heaviest of the almost three-year war.
  • In particular, Putin was rattled by Ukraine’s use of British Storm Shadow and American ATACMS missiles which hit key defense facilities including a chemical plant in Bryansk region.
  • NATO forces went on full alert in Poland with warplanes scrambled, the country’s operational command headquarters said.
  • ‘Duty fighter pairs have been scrambled, and the ground-based air defense and radar reconnaissance systems have reached the highest state of readiness,’ said a statement.
  • ‘The steps taken are aimed at ensuring security in the areas bordering the threatened areas.’

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