US Permits Ukraine to Strike Russia with Western Weapons
TL;DR
Western countries have lifted restrictions on Ukraine using their weapons to strike targets inside Russia, a significant policy shift aimed at countering recent Russian advances in the Kharkiv region. This change allows Ukraine to disrupt Russian logistics and troop movements near the border, although long-range weapons like ATACMS are still restricted to avoid escalating the conflict. The move is expected to strengthen Ukraine's defensive capabilities but won't fully protect against Russian air attacks.
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- How Biden got to a 'yes' on letting Ukraine hit inside Russia POLITICO
- On Friday, Ukraine Got Permission To Launch American Rockets At Targets Inside Russia. Hours Later, HIMARS Opened Fire. Forbes
- The US allows Ukraine to use its weapons to strike inside Russia, but it is unlikely to be a game-changer CNN
- Volodymyr Zelenskiy: Russian troops are laughing at and ‘hunting’ Ukrainians The Guardian
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