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9mo ago

Pentagon Restricts Ukraine's Use of Long-Range Missiles to Avoid Wider Conflict

U.S. maintains limits on ATACMS strikes within Russia to prevent escalation, despite Ukrainian appeals for extended reach.

U.S. Army Tactical Missile System (ATACMS) firing a missile into the East Sea on July 29, 2017 in East Coast, South Korea. Ukraine is not authorized to use ATACMS to strike internationally-recognized Russian territory, despite calls from Kyiv to lift the restrictions.
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Overview

  • The U.S. allows Ukraine to use American munitions for defensive strikes near the border but not deeper into Russia.
  • Pentagon emphasizes the need to avoid unintended consequences that could broaden the war beyond Ukraine's borders.
  • Ukraine continues to receive additional military support, including Patriot air defense systems and F-16 fighter jets.
  • NATO establishes a command center in Germany to coordinate long-term support and training for Ukraine.
  • Russian President Putin warns of serious consequences if Western weapons are used for long-range strikes inside Russia.