Understanding the weapons that have drawn the world’s attention since Russia’s invasion of Ukraine

3 yıl önce

Russian officials claimed Wednesday to have fired long-range naval cruise missiles into Ukraine. If confirmed, that would add to the roster of weapons the Russia has used in its invasion, some new or cutting edge, that have drawn the attention and concern of analysts.

Are you on Telegram? Subscribe to our channel for the latest updates on Russia's war in Ukraine.

Some Western experts worry that Moscow, amid pressure to escalate in the face of mounting losses, could go even further, using chemical weapons or even so-called âtacticalâ nuclear weapons.

But Ukraine has its own weapons, many of which its Western allies have supplied. Antitank weapons, including the Javelin missile sent by the United States, have become a symbol of Ukrainian resistance. Drones made by Turkey have not only hit Russian targets, but footage of the strikes have become a win on the social media battlefield.

Here are some the weapons in use, or that experts fear could come to play a role in the conflict.

What are war crimes â and could Russia be committing them in Ukraine?