Ukraine strikes Russian territory with Western missiles for the first time

Ukrainian forces have launched their first strike into Russian territory using Western-supplied ATACMS missiles, targeting a military facility in Bryansk. This follows U.S. President Biden's approval for Ukraine to use these weapons against Russian targets. The attack occurred on November 19, coinciding with the 1,000th day of Russia's invasion of Ukraine. Ukrainian officials confirmed the strike, while Russian air defenses reportedly intercepted five of the six missiles fired. In response, Russian President Putin updated the country's nuclear doctrine, allowing for nuclear weapon use if attacked by a non-nuclear state backed by a nuclear power. This change reflects heightened tensions following Ukraine's use of Western missiles.