American lawmaker criticizes assault on Crimea
Date
6/27/2024 7:01:02 AM
(MENAFN) Congresswoman Marjorie Taylor Greene has strongly condemned the recent missile strike on a beach in Sevastopol, Crimea, orchestrated by Ukraine using United States -supplied ATACMS missiles. Greene, representing Georgia, voiced concerns over the United States military's indirect role in the attack, which resulted in the deaths of five civilians, including three children, and left over 150 others injured.
In a statement on social media, Greene expressed disbelief over the incident, drawing a parallel scenario by imagining if Russia had carried out a similar strike on a beach in Florida using Russian technology. She emphasized that the primary duty of the American military should be to defend the United States borders, questioning the necessity of its involvement in conflicts far from home.
Reports indicated that a United States Global Hawk drone was observed circling over the Black Sea during the Ukrainian operation, ostensibly providing assistance in targeting the ATACMS missiles supplied to Ukraine. This revelation has raised concerns about the extent of United States involvement in Ukrainian military operations and its implications for international relations, particularly amid escalating tensions with Russia.
The Russian Defense Ministry condemned the attack as an act of terrorism, attributing responsibility not only to Ukraine but also to the United States. Moscow's ambassador to Washington pointed out that the ATACMS missiles cannot be launched without precise targeting information and intelligence provided by the United States, suggesting a direct link between American military presence in the region and such incidents.
As criticism mounts over the consequences of United States military support to Ukraine, Greene's remarks underscore broader debates within American politics regarding the nation's role in international conflicts and the potential repercussions of its foreign policy decisions. The incident has further strained United States -Russia relations and fueled discussions about the responsibilities of supplying advanced military equipment to conflict zones.
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