Kyslytsia urged to strengthen Ukraine in response to Russia's nuclear threats.

The Permanent Representative of Ukraine to the UN, Serhiy Kyslytsia, has called for increased sanctions against Russia and a boost in military assistance to Ukraine. Such actions should be the response to the current nuclear blackmail and threats from the Kremlin. The diplomat emphasized that Russia must understand that every attempt to escalate the war will have consequences.

Kyslytsia made this statement during a UN Security Council meeting held on November 27. He informed the Security Council members about Russia's use of a new ballistic missile designed to carry nuclear weapons in its attack on Dnipro.

"The narratives from Moscow following the strike, including comments from war criminal Putin, once again highlighted Russia's intentions to convince the global audience of its complete inadequacy - this time by demonstrating its readiness to kill Ukrainians not only with conventional but also nuclear means," the diplomat stated.

He stressed that Ukraine urges UN member states, especially nuclear ones, to condemn Russia's "irresponsible nuclear saber-rattling." According to Kyslytsia, Putin's future actions will directly depend on the global community's response.

"If his blackmail succeeds and the opponent shows weakness or willingness to appease, a new and harsher escalation of violence and violations will inevitably occur," Kyslytsia emphasized.

Kyslytsia believes that if adequate measures are taken to deter Russia and reduce its aggressive potential, Putin will halt his actions. He provided examples of what should be done.

"Therefore, the response to the current nuclear blackmail and threats from the Kremlin must be the strengthening of sanctions and an increase in military assistance to the defending party, which is protecting itself, its people, and the principles of the UN Charter," the Permanent Representative of Ukraine to the UN stated.

He noted that Ukraine does not perceive concerns about enhancing its capability to strike military targets within Russia as a supposed "escalation." Kyslytsia asserts that such a definition either demonstrates a complete misunderstanding of the nature of the conflict and current events in Ukraine or serves as manipulation in Russia's interests.

Kyslytsia reported that since the beginning of the full-scale invasion, Russia has launched over 11,500 missiles and 33,000 guided aerial bombs against Ukraine. Among the targets that Russian forces aim to hit are substations of Ukrainian nuclear power plants, he reminded, which poses a "real and immediate threat" to nuclear safety across the entire continent. In contrast, Ukraine targets military command posts of the Russian Federation, airfields, artillery arsenals, and missile deployment sites.

"Russia must understand that every attempt to escalate the war will have consequences. This should sober up the aggressor state, disrupt its plans, and force it into a comprehensive, just, and lasting peace based on the UN Charter, rather than deceptive appeasement reminiscent of Munich 1938. This can be achieved in two ways: by assisting Ukraine and increasing pressure on Russia," Kyslytsia emphasized.

Strike by "Oreshnik" on Dnipro

On November 21, Russians launched an intercontinental ballistic missile from the Astrakhan region of the Russian Federation, specifically from the Kapustin Yar test site, targeting Dnipro. According to Putin, this is a new missile called "Oreshnik." It was reportedly used to strike the Yuzhmash plant. He claimed it successfully completed its flight and reached its target. The dictator added that Russia will continue to test the missile in combat conditions.

Subsequently, the Main Intelligence Directorate stated that Russia did not strike with "Oreshnik," but rather with a “Kedr” missile system. The flight time of this Russian missile from the moment of launch in the Astrakhan region to impact in Dnipro was 15 minutes. It is known that as of October 2024, Russia had only managed to produce two experimental samples of the missile from the “Kedr” missile system, one of which hit Dnipro on November 21.

The missile was equipped with six warheads, each armed with six submunitions. Reports indicate that the missile was loaded with warheads that did not contain explosives. Thus, Russia effectively dropped empty dummies on the city. This is why there were no powerful explosions.