The United States has provided Ukraine with ATACMS, a surface-to-surface missile with a maximum range of 300 km, in recent weeks, a US government official said on the 24th. The photo shows the US and South Korean forces using ATACMS and South Korean missiles off the coast of South Korea in July 2017. Provided photo (2024 Reuters/8th United States Army)
[ワシントン ２４日 ロイター] – The United States has provided Ukraine with ATACMS surface-to-surface missiles with a maximum range of 300 km in recent weeks, a US government official said on the 24th. Ukraine reportedly used this missile twice.
The long-range missile was included in a $300 million military aid package for Ukraine that President Biden approved on March 12, officials said. He did not say how many missiles were provided.See more
National Security Advisor Sullivan confirmed at a press conference that a “substantial amount” had been given to Ukraine. He said, “We’ll probably send more.”
Sullivan said Ukraine is committed to using the long-range missile only in Ukraine, not in Russia.
Last September, the United States delivered medium-range ATACMS to Ukraine, but the administration had been debating for months whether to provide long-range missiles. Initially, there was strong opposition, but in mid-February, President Biden gave the go-ahead for the provision of long-range missiles, taking into account Russia’s moves and other factors.
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National security correspondent focusing on the Pentagon in Washington DC Reports on US military activity and operations throughout the world and the impact that they have. Has reported from over two dozen countries to include Iraq, Afghanistan, and much of the Middle East, Asia and Europe From Karachi, Pakistan.
