CNN: Ukrainian militia forces have used short-range missiles against militias

CNN: Ukrainian militia forces have used short-range missiles against militias

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According to journalists, it had happened in last two days

NEW YORK, July 29. Ukrainian forces have used “a short-range ballistic missiles.” against the militias  who were operating in eastern Ukraine. This was reported by American broadcaster CNN.

“USA officials have confirmed to us the information which we have received. It consists in the fact that USA  intelligence through satellite systems recorded that Ukrainian forces fired a short-range ballistic missiles class” ground-to-ground “- said on CNN reporter Barbara Starr. – They were fired from positions held by government troops on the territories held by separatists. This happened in last 48 hours. ”

Starr explained that it was a missile, whose range is about 80 km, they are capable of carrying warheads weighing up to 454 kg. Does not specify exactly which type of missiles in question, and also that if they hit targets and the damage inflicted.

CNN also notes: “One USA official said that there is no reaction from Russia. It’s no clear whether the USA public with satellite imagery confirming launches, because” it is party to the conflict (Ukraine), which is considered good. “

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