Ukraine seems to have been given the go-ahead to strike inside Russia with U.S. weapons, with a Ukrainian Deputy Prime Minister, Iryna Vereshchuk, hinting at a missile system hit inside Russian territory. The now-deleted post on Telegram showed a burning military truck, allegedly a Russian S-300, taken out in the first days after being permitted to use Western weapons on the enemy's territory. There are reports and speculations about Ukrainian forces targeting a Russian air defense battery, potentially using a high mobility artillery rocket system.

Despite warnings from President Vladimir Putin and Russian officials about the risks of allowing Ukraine to strike inside Russia, Ukraine appears to be taking advantage of the newly granted permissions. The move is seen as a step to strengthen Ukraine's defensive efforts and stabilize the front lines in the ongoing conflict. While the Kremlin has issued threats of nuclear retaliation, military analysts believe that such warnings are more about psychological warfare than a credible response strategy.

The tensions between Russia and Ukraine have escalated further with Ukraine's alleged strike on Russian soil, raising questions about the wider implications of such actions. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has expressed the need for further loosening of restrictions on U.S. weapons, indicating a desire for more support from Western allies to counter Russian advances. As the situation evolves, both sides are engaging in rhetoric and strategic moves to assert their positions and gain advantages in the conflict.