Sky News: Russians Panic Over Possible Permission For Long-Range Strikes By Ukraine

A report from Oryol by British journalists.

The United States may finally give Ukraine permission to use American long-range missiles against targets in Russia. The White House may have made this decision against the backdrop of Russia receiving Iranian ballistic missiles. Residents of border regions are already scared by this prospect.

According to Sky News, if permission is granted, the city of Oryol will be within range of the missiles. The last time war came there was in 1941. More than 80 years later, hostilities are again nearby.

“I am worried, of course I am,” Olga told Sky News, near Lenin Square, in the centre of the city.

“But I hope they won't reach us. I really hope so.”

Not everyone was happy to speak to the British journalists in Oryol.

“Great Britain is our enemy,” Mikhail said, when they told him they were from the UK.

“The West will give permission now and the missile hits where we stand. And where will we be? In the cemetery,” the man muttered indignantly.

If the West does give Kyiv the green light to use their long-range missiles, civilians won't be the target though, the publication notes. Instead, it'll be the launchers and runways.

“I condemn Blinken's position,” Russian man Leonid tells Sky News, referencing the US secretary of state's comments that Washington is “not ruling out” giving Kyiv permission for long-range strikes against Russia.

“Of course, the missiles could reach here, without a doubt, but only if our valiant armed forces allow them to,” he added.

Despite this apparent new threat, life in Oryol continues as usual. Signs of the current conflict, such as recruitment posters and war murals, have become part of the landscape.The latest addition are makeshift bomb shelters. They appeared shortly after Ukraine's cross-border assault, which has now been going on for nearly six weeks. The shelters are a clear indication that things aren't going to plan for Russia. This was never part of the script.

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