US to supply Ukraine with anti-personnel land mines to aid defense against Russia

The U.S. has decided to supply Ukraine with anti-personnel land mines to help slow Russian advances in eastern Ukraine. This follows the recent authorization of long-range missiles for Ukraine, marking a significant shift in U.S. military support. A U.S. defense official stated that the mines will be delivered soon, with Ukraine pledging to avoid using them in crowded areas. This change comes despite previous concerns about civilian safety related to land mines. Additionally, Ukraine successfully targeted a Russian military facility with U.S.-supplied ATACMS missiles for the first time. Meanwhile, the U.S. embassy in Kyiv has temporarily closed due to warnings of a potential Russian air attack.