Ukraine strikes Russia with US Atacms missile on 1,000th day of war

irishtimes.com November 19, 2024, 07:01 PM UTC

Ukraine has launched its first strike on Russia using US-supplied Atacms missiles, marking the 1,000th day of the war. This follows the lifting of restrictions on the missile's use, allowing strikes deeper into Russian territory. Ukraine claims to have hit an arms depot in Bryansk. In response, Russia's defense ministry reported intercepting five missiles, with debris damaging a military facility. Russian President Vladimir Putin has adjusted the country's nuclear doctrine, allowing for a nuclear response if attacked by a non-nuclear state backed by a nuclear power. The US has stated it sees no need to change its nuclear posture despite Russia's rhetoric. Heavy fighting continues in eastern Ukraine, with North Korean troops reportedly supporting Russian forces, influencing the US decision on missile use.


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