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Russia says Ukraine used Western rockets to destroy bridge in Kursk region

  • August 18, 2024
  • Posted by: OptimizeIAS Team
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Russia says Ukraine used Western rockets to destroy bridge in Kursk region

Sub: IR

Sec:  Places in news

Context:

  • Russia’s Foreign Ministry said Ukraine had used Western rockets, likely US made HIMARS, to destroy a bridge over the Seym river in the Kursk region, killing volunteers trying to evacuate civilians.

Western support to Ukraine:

  • Russia has accused the West of supporting and encouraging Ukraine’s first ground offensive on Russian territory.
  • The U.S., which has said it cannot allow Russian President Vladimir Putin to win the war he launched in February 2022, sees Ukraine’s incursion in Russia a protective move that justifies the use of U.S. weaponry.

About Kursk Region:

  • It is located in the western part of Russia, bordering Ukraine to the southwest.
  • The region holds historical significance as Battle of Kursk in 1943 was fought in the region during World War II.

About Seym river:

  • Seym is a west-flowing river passing through Russia and Ukraine.
  • It is the largest tributary of river Desna.

High Mobility Artillery Rocket Systems (HIMARS)

  • HIMARS is a cutting-edge multiple launch rocket system designed and manufactured in the United States.
IR Russia says Ukraine used Western rockets to destroy bridge in Kursk region

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