Biden Allows Ukraine to Strike Deeper Into Russian Territory
Biden Allows Ukraine to Strike Deeper Into Russian Territory
The Facts
The debate about whether Ukraine should be allowed US-made Army Tactical Missile Systems, known as ATACMS, has been a consistent theme of the war but, for the first two years of the conflict, was routinely rejected by the Biden administration over fears of escalation with Russia and stockpile concerns.
In April, it was revealed that Ukraine was since provided with the longer-range version of ATACMS — capable of reaching targets roughly 186 miles (300 km) away — and a month later, the US allowed limited strikes on Russian territory for the first time, allowing strikes into Belgorod from where Russia had been launching an offensive into Kharkiv.
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