Ukraine war sees significant escalation as U.S. approves longer-range missiles
This past week marked a significant escalation in the Ukraine war, with the U.S. allowing Ukraine to use longer-range missiles against Russian targets. This change followed reports of North Korean troops aiding Russia, raising international tensions. Ukraine successfully struck an ammunition depot in Russia's Bryansk region using American ATACMS missiles. In response, Russia launched a new ballistic missile at Ukraine, claiming it could evade U.S. air defenses and threatening retaliation against any supporting nations. Additionally, the U.S. will provide Ukraine with antipersonnel mines to counter Russian advances, reversing a previous policy due to civilian safety concerns. NATO and Ukraine are holding emergency talks amid heightened security fears in Kyiv.