US President Joe Biden has allowed Ukraine to use American-made missiles in attacks on Russian and North Korean forces. This is a big change in US policy, according to the New York Times.
Ukraine will likely use these missiles first against Russian and North Korean forces in Kursk Oblast. The US might also allow their use elsewhere, but this has not been officially confirmed.
This decision comes as Russia prepares to attack Ukrainian forces with help from North Korea. The US hopes that by giving Ukraine these missiles, they can target important military targets and send a message to North Korea.
The US was previously worried about escalating tensions with Russia if they gave Ukraine such powerful weapons. But now they believe it will make Ukraine’s defenses stronger.
The US is letting Ukraine use the Army Tactical Missile Systems (ATACMS) because they think it will help Ukraine fight back against Russian attacks. These missiles are long-range and can be very effective in targeting important military targets.
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