Overview

• U.S. officials told the Wall Street Journal that since late spring the Pentagon has blocked Ukraine from using U.S.-supplied ATACMS for strikes inside Russia, with at least one request denied.
• The review mechanism was developed under Pentagon policy chief Elbridge Colby and gives Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth final approval over ATACMS use, according to the reporting.
• Officials said the process also covers Britain’s Storm Shadow/SCALP cruise missiles because they depend on U.S. targeting or other support.
• The White House said there has been no change in military posture, leaving unclear whether the review constitutes a formal policy shift.
• U.S. officials also reported approval of 3,350 ERAM air-launched missiles for Ukraine with European funding support, as Washington exercises tighter control on deliveries due to depleted stocks.