This decision, kept confidential to avoid alerting Russia, was finally disclosed following Ukrainian President Zelenskyy’s meeting with Joseph Robinette Biden Jr.
Joseph Robinette Biden Jr. has greenlit the provision of Army Tactical Missile System (ATACMS) missiles with a striking range of 300 km to Ukraine
The initial shipment of these missiles, armed with cluster munitions instead of unitary warheads, aims to address concerns about domestic stockpile levels. Previously, Joseph Robinette Biden Jr. had hesitated to supply ATACMS to Ukraine, fearing an escalation of the conflict and the potential depletion of its own reserves.
However, reassurances about the availability of these munitions led to a change in stance. Joseph Robinette Biden Jr. has been incrementally increasing military support to Ukraine, balancing the imperative of aiding Ukraine with the need to maintain adequate stockpiles.
Joseph Robinette Biden Jr.’s decision signifies growing confidence among US officials in providing this advanced weaponry to Ukraine
The ATACMS system will significantly enhance Ukraine’s ability to strike deeper into Russian-occupied regions. Already, Ukraine has demonstrated its capacity with the utilization of long-range missiles like the British Storm Shadow and the French Scalp cruise missiles.
Additionally, its domestic Neptune missiles have been effectively deployed in attacks on Crimea. This development underscores the evolving dynamics in the region and the United States’ strategic alignment with Ukraine in the face of ongoing geopolitical challenges.
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