Ukraine launches US-made longer-range missiles into Russia for first time

Ukraine has fired U.S.-made longer-range missiles into Russia for the first time, using the Army Tactical Missile System (ATACMS). This development comes amid heightened tensions, as Russia's President Putin has lowered the threshold for nuclear weapon use. U.S. officials reported that Ukraine launched about eight ATACMS missiles, targeting an ammunition depot in Karachev, Russia. Two missiles were intercepted, and the Russian Defense Ministry claimed to have shot down five others, with no reported casualties. This escalation follows a series of Russian strikes on Ukrainian residential areas, resulting in multiple civilian deaths. Ukraine's President Zelenskyy emphasized the need for a strong military response to Russia's ongoing attacks.