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Ukraine War: Russian hypersonic missile strike leaves at least nine dead
Russian missile strikes in Ukraine Thursday –including the use of six nuclear capable hypersonic missiles- have U.S. Defense officials on edge as war escalates in the region. Moreover, at least nine Ukrainian civilians tragically lost their lives Thursday during the deadly strike.
This is the first time since the early months of the war in Ukraine that Russia has launched hypersonic missiles. According to the BBC, Russian Defense Ministry spokesman Igor Konashenkov said: “High-precision long-range air, sea and land-based weapons, including the Kinzhal hypersonic missile system, hit key elements of Ukraine’s military infrastructure.”
Thirty-four cruise missiles and four Iranian-made Shahed drones were shot down according to Ukrainian military officials. Those officials also reported that they were incapable of intercepting the six Kinzhal hypersonic ballistic missiles. The Hypersonic missiles can travel at more than five times the speed of sound.
The attack “was like never before” according to a Ukrainian air force spokesperson. The missiles struck a vast array of Ukranian cities all the way from Kharkiv to Odesa. The largest nuclear plan in Europe, the Zaporizhzhia plant, was also hit and left many Ukrainians in the dark until the power was restored later Thursday.
Power outages were seen across the city of Odesa due to an energy plant that was reportedly hit by one of the Russian missiles but thankfully there were no casualties in the wake of the strike.
Kyiv, Ukraines capitol, was also a target of the strikes and blasts could be heard in the south and western districts of the city. According to reports, emergency services arrived at the various sites of the blasts to assist in the aftermath of damage left from the missile strikes.
This story is developing.
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The Guardian, a left-wing media outlet, has taken down Osama bin Laden’s notorious “Letter to America” from its website this week after the words of the deceased terrorist mastermind, responsible for the attacks on September 11, 2001, gained traction on social media.
The letter, which had been published on The Guardian’s website since 2002, resurfaced online, causing a sudden spike in traffic. Social media users unearthed and shared the anti-American and antisemitic content, propelling the document to viral status. The Guardian, acknowledging the increased circulation without the full context, opted to remove the transcript.
According to reports from Fox News Digital, a spokesperson for The Guardian stated, “The transcript published on our website 20 years ago has been widely shared on social media without the full context. Therefore we have decided to take it down and direct readers to the news article that originally contextualized it instead.” The outlet declined to provide additional comments on the matter.
Osama bin Laden’s letter, translated into English, justified al-Qaeda’s attacks against the U.S. by citing American actions in Palestine. The deceased terrorist accused the U.S. of supporting the creation and continuation of Israel, labeling it one of the “greatest crimes” that must be erased. Bin Laden’s letter also propagated antisemitic tropes, claiming Jews control American policies, media, and the economy.
The 9/11 attacks, orchestrated by al-Qaeda, resulted in the deaths of nearly 3,000 people and left thousands more injured. The letter’s resurgence occurred as it was shared by social media influencers on platforms like TikTok, with some expressing a change in perspective. Pro-Palestinian activist Lynette Adkins was among those who shared the letter online, prompting discussions and reflections.
The Guardian’s decision to remove the letter from its website underscores the sensitivity surrounding the content and its potential impact, particularly as young individuals across America engage with pro-Palestinian talking points. The episode has sparked debates about the influence of social media in reshaping perceptions and the responsibility of media outlets in disseminating controversial historical documents.
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