Ukraine confirms strike on Russian command center in Belgorod following US missile authorization

Ukraine has confirmed it struck a Russian command post in Gubkin, Belgorod, about 105 miles from its border. This follows President Biden's authorization for Ukraine to use ATACMS rockets, which can hit targets up to 190 miles away. This marks the first use of ATACMS missiles against Russian territory, with a previous strike on a munitions facility in Bryansk Oblast reported on November 19. The Russian defense ministry claimed to have intercepted 44 Ukrainian drones overnight. In related news, the U.S. Embassy in Kyiv closed due to specific intelligence about a potential airstrike on November 20. Embassy staff have been instructed to shelter in place as a precaution.