U.S. Deactivates Key Targeting Systems on Ukraine's HIMARS Weapons

The Trump administration halts critical intelligence support and disables targeting systems to pressure Ukraine into peace talks with Russia.

The U.S. has disabled the targeting systems on HIMARS rocket launchers provided to Ukraine, significantly reducing their effectiveness in long-range strikes.
The HIMARS systems, vital for targeting Russian forces beyond 30 kilometers from the front line, now require manual targeting by Ukrainian forces.
The move is part of a broader suspension of U.S. intelligence-sharing with Ukraine, reportedly aimed at pressuring Kyiv into negotiating a ceasefire with Russia.
Military analysts warn the loss of real-time targeting data could weaken Ukraine's ability to counter Russian air defenses and long-range attacks effectively.
The decision has sparked concerns over the reliability of U.S. defense technology among international allies and could impact future arms sales.