Ukraine war: Russia blames US and vows response for Crimea deaths

Russia has accused the United States of being behind a drone attack that killed two people in Crimea, vowing to respond to what it called a "terrorist attack." The attack, which targeted a military facility in Sevastopol, the Crimean peninsula's main port city, was claimed by Ukrainian officials. However, Russian authorities insisted that the attack was carried out by US-supplied drones and blamed Washington for escalating tensions. They stated that the attack was an attempt to destabilize the region and disrupt the ongoing Black Sea grain deal, which Russia threatened to withdraw from. The incident follows a series of attacks on Russian military infrastructure in Crimea, including a strike on the Kerch Strait bridge connecting the peninsula to mainland Russia. Ukraine has not officially claimed responsibility for the attack, but Ukrainian officials have suggested involvement. Russian officials have previously accused the West of supplying Ukraine with weapons and intelligence, prompting concerns about potential escalation in the conflict.

Summary

"Russia has accused the US of being behind the attack and vowed to respond, raising concerns about a potential escalation in the conflict. The incident adds to the ongoing tensions between Russia and the West over the war in Ukraine, highlighting the risk of the conflict spreading beyond Ukrainian borders."