Ukraine Fires American-Made Missiles Into Russia For First Time
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Moscow claims Ukrainian forces, acting on President Biden’s approval, launched six U.S.-supplied ATACMS (Army Tactical Missile Systems) into Russian territory on Tuesday.
According to Russian officials, five of the missiles were intercepted, while the sixth caused minor damage. They reported debris landing near a Russian military installation, resulting in a small fire but no casualties or significant destruction.
Ukraine did not immediately confirm the use of ATACMS on Tuesday, but officials did announce an attack on a military facility in Russia’s Bryansk region, the same region where Moscow says the missiles fell.
The strike occurred just two days after President Biden authorized Ukraine to deploy American long-range missiles on Russian territory—a move Russian President Putin had previously warned could be considered an act of war.
A senior U.S. official stated that President Biden’s decision was influenced by Russia’s move to involve 10,000 North Korean soldiers in the conflict against Ukraine in the Kursk region. Another official told Fox News that it remains uncertain whether Biden will authorize the use of the missiles beyond the Kursk area.
President-elect Trump’s transition team is expected to soon announce a peace envoy to assist in negotiations between Ukraine and Russia. Trump argued on the campaign trail that he could solve the conflict before entering office.
