Jeremy Corbyn and Diane Abbott have voiced strong criticism over the UK’s decision to allow Ukraine to use British-supplied Storm Shadow missiles to strike targets in Russia.
Corbyn, the former Labour leader, expressed his concern about the potential consequences of escalating tensions, particularly following Ukraine’s first use of the powerful missiles outside its borders, which had been authorized by Sir Keir Starmer.
Corbyn, now an independent MP after being expelled from Labour over a dispute related to anti-Semitism, was quickly mocked on social media for asking if the attack on the Russian town of Kursk marked the beginning of a war between the UK and a nuclear power.
He argued that the situation was growing more dangerous by the day, emphasizing the need for efforts to de-escalate and work toward peace.
Diane Abbott Questions Russia’s Retaliation
Diane Abbott, who remains a Labour MP, raised similar concerns, particularly questioning what steps were in place should Russia retaliate with missile strikes of its own.
This query comes after years of Russian bombardments on Ukraine, suggesting that Abbott’s concerns weren’t just hypothetical.
The situation is becoming increasingly volatile, and both politicians are urging caution.
New Labour MP Sean Woodcock weighed in on Corbyn’s comments, calling them a reminder of how much the Labour Party has changed for the better since Corbyn’s ousting.
His remarks seemed to reinforce the party’s shift towards a more mainstream stance, distancing itself from Corbyn’s anti-war rhetoric.
Storm Shadow Missiles and Military Escalation
On Wednesday, fragments of the Storm Shadow missiles used in the attack on a military facility in Marino, Russia, were shared by military bloggers.
While these images have not been officially verified, they sparked widespread attention.
The attack came just a day after Ukraine used American-supplied ATACMS missiles, all of which had reportedly received approval directly from Sir Keir Starmer.
The situation took a sharp turn as Russian President Vladimir Putin signed a decree changing the country’s nuclear weapons laws, making it easier for Russia to deploy them against Ukraine.
Russia’s foreign minister, Sergei Lavrov, warned that the missile strikes by Ukraine were a deliberate attempt to escalate the conflict, with the implication that Russia would respond accordingly.
Russia’s Retaliation with ICBM Launch
The tension between the two countries continued to rise the following morning when Russia allegedly launched an intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM) aimed at Ukraine.
This marked the first use of such a powerful missile in the ongoing war.
The missile was fired from a base in Russia’s southern Astrakhan region, located near the Caspian Sea.
While the type of ICBM used has not been confirmed, its launch occurred just hours after a Russian military analyst suggested that Moscow might retaliate using its RS-26 ‘Frontier’ missile, a nuclear-capable weapon with an incredible range of up to 3,600 miles.
This missile weighs around 50 tonnes and is a fearsome reminder of the destructive potential Russia can unleash as the conflict escalates further.
Looking Ahead
As the war continues to intensify, the stakes are getting higher.
With both sides signaling a willingness to escalate their military actions, it remains to be seen how the UK’s involvement and the approval of advanced weaponry for Ukraine will impact the broader conflict.
The international community is watching closely, with concerns about further nuclear escalation looming large.
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