Ukraine launches US-made Atacms missiles in strike on Russian military target
ft.com — November 19, 2024, 02:01 PM UTC
Ukraine has launched a long-range missile attack on a military target in Russia using US-made Atacms missiles. This marks the first use of these missiles since the Biden administration lifted restrictions on their deployment. The attack hit a weapons depot near Karachev in Russia's Bryansk region, over 115 kilometers from Ukraine's border. Russia's defense ministry confirmed the strike and reported that its air defense systems intercepted five of the six missiles. This development coincides with the 1,000th day of Russia's invasion of Ukraine. The Ukrainian General Staff claimed responsibility for the attack, stating it aims to disrupt Russian military operations.