Ukrainian forces launch U.S. long-range missiles against Russian targets in strategic shift
Ukrainian forces have begun using U.S.-supplied long-range ATACMS missiles to strike targets in Russia, following the lifting of restrictions by President Biden. This marks a significant shift in Ukraine's military strategy, aiming to disrupt Russian troop concentrations. The first reported use of ATACMS targeted a logistics center in Bryansk, Russia, about 80 miles from Ukraine. Ukrainian officials confirmed the strike, while Russia claimed to have intercepted the missiles, resulting in fires from debris. Ukraine is also seeking to lift restrictions on other Western weapons, such as the Storm Shadow missiles. As tensions rise, Russia has intensified its attacks along the front lines, while Ukraine prepares for a potential large-scale offensive from Russian forces.