Ukraine uses American ATACMS ballistic missiles to strike military targets inside Russia after months of approval delays
Kyiv doesn't have its own ballistic missiles but is developing Sapsan.
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Expert proposes weapon against new Russian KABs equippied with super fast and cheap Chinese motors
Modified KABs cost Russia roughly $250,000 to $300,000 each compared to $1 million for cruise missiles, enabling Moscow to fire 175 precision weapons daily.
WSJ: US to share intelligence for Ukraine’s deep strikes in Russia as Trump administration weighs sending powerful weapons
Tomahawk and Barracuda systems are among the options under review.
Guardian: Ukrainian military intelligence exposes flaw in Trump’s Tomahawk missile offer
The cruise missiles require strategic bombers as launch platforms, which Ukraine lacks, according to HUR deputy chief.
Ukraine confirms Sapsan ballistic missile project advancing to serial production
The missile reportedly reached 5.2 Mach during 2024 tests, surpassing ATACMS velocity.
Ukraine new ballistic system “Sapsan” is faster than US-made ATACMS
Ukraine's missile shield is becoming a real force. The country is moving from testing to mass production of supersonic weapons.
AP: Ukraine depleted its limited supply of ATACMS missiles months ago
Officials confirm Ukraine has depleted its entire supply of US-supplied long-range ATACMS missiles, which numbered fewer than 40.
ISW: Ukraine does not use HIMARS or ATACMS in Kursk, suggesting a US intelligence void
Russian forces have intensified their Kursk offensive as Ukraine’s precision strikes remain inactive, with ISW linking the shift to suspended US support.
Frontline report: Ukrainians push deeper into Kursk, striking Russian command posts
Precision drone and missile strikes eliminated Russian and North Korean officers, allowing Ukrainians to consolidate positions south of Sudzha and push further than expected.
Frontline report: Ukraine strikes Russian air bases with ATACMS missiles crippling aircraft repair capabilities
Ukrainian forces launched six ATACMS missiles at a strategic air base, destroying an aircraft repair facility that supports critical A50 early warning planes.
Russia recognizes 3 arrivals of Ukrainian ATACMS and vows revenge
Moscow vowed retaliation after confirming multiple Ukrainian ATACMS strikes on military targets in Kursk Oblast.
Le Monde: Secret discussions on sending troops to Ukraine resume in Europe
Currently, there is no official authorization to deploy regular troops or private military companies to Ukraine. However, proposals have been "on the table for several months."
Ukraine reportedly strikes Russian military airfield in Kursk Oblast with ATACMS missiles for first time
Ukraine has struck a military airfield in Kursk Oblast with ATACMS ballistic missiles featuring cluster munitions, reported by…
Permission to strike deeper into Russia to reduce guided bomb attacks on Ukraine by 30-40%, says expert
The use of Russian frontline aviation will also decrease, believes Ukrainian military expert Pavlo Narozhnyi.
RUSI: concentrated ATACMS strikes essential for Ukraine’s extended operations
Ukraine must concentrate its ATACMS strikes on critical targets while Western allies, especially Germany with its Taurus missiles, need to step up support to sustain pressure on Russian forces, according to a new Royal United Services Institute analysis.
Forbes: Ukraine’s ATACMS operations might not last long as it has only 50 missiles
Ukraine's arsenal of American-made ATACMS missiles may number fewer than 50 units, limiting the scope of future operations against Russian targets.
Russo-Ukrainian war, day 1000: As war hits 1000 days, EU and US prepare aid for Ukraine
In a powerful speech to the European Parliament, President Zelenskyy declared Ukraine deserves to make 2025 "the year of peace."
Russia braces for ATACMS strikes on airfields, yet impact may be limited
Russia fortifies airbases for ATACMS strikes after the US lifts restrictions for Ukraine, but missile limits and defenses curb the ATACMS battlefield impact.
“War is part of Russian culture,” Zelenskyy says, marking 1,000 days of Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine
On the 1,000th day of Russia’s invasion, Zelenskyy said the Kremlin’s war crimes are enabled by the active support of the Russian citizens.
Macron backs US approval for strikes deep into Russia
French President Emmanuel Macron praised US President Joe Biden's decision to allow Ukraine to strike Russian territory using American long-range missiles, calling it a "good decision" amid escalating tensions fueled by Russia's deployment of North Korean troops.