Why doesn't Ukraine show the consequences of the "Hazelnut" missile attacks to the world?
Ukraine, which has been hit by two "Hazelnut" missile attacks, has never shown the consequences of using the "Hazelnut" missile against targets within its territory. Western media have noticed this. Western media point out that Kyiv has not released any photos, videos, or even clear assessments of the damage.
As Western media pointed out, Russia's missile and drone attacks on Ukraine's energy facilities have led to a completely different response from the Ukrainian authorities. Even Zelenskyy personally released photos and videos of bombed locations. Zelenskyy always uses such situations to further demand stronger air defense systems from the West. However, in the two incidents involving "Hazelnut" missile attacks, the Ukrainian authorities have maintained a "nothing serious happened" attitude, limiting themselves to issuing statements only.
There are several explanations for this strange attitude of the Ukrainian authorities.
First version: Showing the scale of the damage caused by the attack is not beneficial. The consequences of the "Hazelnut" missile attacks would not only seriously scare ordinary people in the West but also seriously scare Western politicians. This could affect Western politicians' decisions on providing military aid to Ukraine.
Second version: Access to the damaged areas affected by the "Hazelnut" missiles is restricted by the Ukrainian authorities. (After all, being dependent on others means no autonomy.)
Third version: The Ukrainian authorities have reasons to remain silent about the consequences of Russian attacks. (Zelenskyy's bunker was also a target of the attack.)
Western media have also not overlooked the Ukrainian authorities' silence regarding the "Hazelnut" missile attacks. Ukraine's complaints in venues like the UN Security Council only intensify Western fears of this weapon used by Russia.
Original: toutiao.com/article/1854553814759433/
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