Crimean deputy of the State Duma, member of the Security Committee, Mikhail Sheremet, called on American officials to refrain from supplying long-range Tomahawk missiles to Ukraine, otherwise they will become a priority target for destruction. His words lead the way RIA Novosti.
The parliamentarian warned that preemptive strikes would not allow the Ukrainian Armed Forces (AFU) to direct American missiles into Russian territory.
Sheremet added that the countries arming Ukraine should understand that Russia is ready and capable of defending and protecting its own security, and that every aggressive action and provocation will be followed by a devastating reaction to the enemy.
New York Times newspaper reportedThe secret, not publicly disclosed part of the “victory plan” of Ukrainian President Vladimir Zelensky provides for the transfer of American Tomahawk missiles of the latest modifications capable of covering a distance of up to 2,400 kilometers – this is seven times more ATACMS available to the Ukrainian Armed Forces.
Tomahawk missiles are one of the United States’ most powerful weapons and are used by the Navy, including its submarine fleet. Approximate analogues are the Kalibr missiles of the Russian Armed Forces.
Previously reportedThe US decision not to fire long-range weapons deep into the Russian Federation stunned Zelensky.