KYIV, Sept 1 (Reuters) - At least 47 people, including five children, were injured on Sunday after Russian missiles struck a shopping mall and events complex in Ukraine’s northeastern city of Kharkiv, officials said.

Earlier in the day, Russia said Kyiv had launched one of the biggest drone attacks against it since the full-scale war began, targeting power plants and an oil refinery, while Moscow’s forces made further gains towards a key town in eastern Ukraine.

The Kharkiv attack prompted Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy to renew calls on allies to allow Kyiv to fire Western-supplied missiles deeper into enemy territory and reduce the military threat posed by Russia.

  • Cadeillac@lemmy.worldEnglish
    3·
    4 months ago

    Is it a matter of actually getting long range missiles, or does he just not want to piss anyone off?

    • ravhallEnglish
      41·
      4 months ago

      Zelensky? He might not have them, he might not want to waste them, or they might be less effective at penetrating that area due to defense options. Additionally, they might be a lot more powerful than is necessary.

      • Cadeillac@lemmy.worldEnglish
        1·
        4 months ago

        Yeah, I guess I just assumed he didn’t want to piss anyone off so they would still send him aid

        • ravhallEnglish
          31·
          4 months ago

          Also… those things are hella expensive. Drones are a way cheaper option and Ukraine is basically on a shoestring budget, compared to Russia. I don’t even know if Ukraine has the capability of making their own missiles at this point, but they can still manufacture drones. Especially the ones for kamikaze missions, since they just have to be good enough to get there.

          • Cadeillac@lemmy.worldEnglish
            1·
            4 months ago

            So you think they need additional help with targeting or getting through defenses? I’m confused as to how this relates to needing permission

            • rhythmisaprancer@moist.catsweat.com
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              4 months ago

              I can’t answer your question definitively but I think he wants more “western” backing before going deep with those tools. I also think going “deep” is a great option.