US Nears Deal to Supply Ukraine with Long-Range Missiles
The agreement, expected to be finalized this fall, could shift the strategic balance in the conflict with Russia.
- Ukraine may receive Joint Air-to-Surface Standoff Missiles (JASSMs) capable of striking deep into Russian territory.
- The delivery of these missiles could take several months due to technical adjustments needed for Ukraine's aircraft.
- JASSMs can significantly disrupt Russian staging areas and supply depots, potentially altering the conflict's dynamics.
- Military analysts believe these missiles could provide Ukraine with a strategic advantage by extending its offensive reach.
- The Biden administration faces pressure to lift restrictions on how Ukraine can use US-supplied weaponry.