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.
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“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.
ISW reports Kremlin threats over US approval of Ukrainian ATACMS strikes inside Russia
The UK and France still restrict their missiles, limiting Ukraine’s arsenal and leaving Russian rear areas as unjustified sanctuary zones.
AFP: China calls for ceasefire after Biden lifts ban on using long range missiles to strike targets in Russia
Beijing "has always encouraged and supported all efforts contributing to the peaceful resolution of the crisis," a Chinese diplomat stated.
North Korea may hesitate to deploy more troops to Russia due to ATACMS strikes, says Defense Express expert
With hundreds of key targets within ATACMS range, Ukraine could disrupt Russian and North Korean military operations in Kursk Oblast, the military expert believes.
Ukraine can hit 250 key Russian targets with ATACMS missiles, analyst reveals
Ukraine is gearing up to strike vital military objectives within 300 km of Russia using newly delivered ATACMS and SCALP missiles.
Sky News: London refuses to reveal if it follows US missile ban lift
A UK Government spokesperson said only Putin benefits from revealing any operational details.
Sky News: Ex-NATO official says Biden’s decision to allow strikes deeper in Russia “significant for end game”
Meanwhile, Moscow warned of World War III as Ukraine prepares to use long-range weapons to target Russian and North Korean forces in Kursk Oblast.
Zelenskyy neither confirms nor denies approval for strikes inside Russia with ATACMS, Storm Shadow
He responded to media reports about alleged Western permission for long-range strikes into Russia, saying such matters speak for themselves through actions, not words.
NYT: Biden allows Ukraine to use US weapons for deep strikes in Russia
Ukraine will be able to strike targets up to 190 miles inside Russia using Us-supplied ATACMS missiles.
Telegraph: Starmer, Macron aim to push Biden for last-minute shift on Ukraine long-range missile policy ahead of Trump presidency
British and French leadership are planning urgent discussions in Paris about convincing the Biden administration to authorize deeper Ukrainian strikes into Russian territory using Storm Shadow missiles.
ISW: Ukraine struck seven Russian air defense installations since Oct. 20
The strikes on 7 Russian radars and air defense systems could affect Russia’s ability to secure occupied territories, ISW says.
NYT: Limited Western backing forces Ukraine to search for Plan B
US deemed Zelenskyy's victory plan unrealistic and too reliant on aid, while the list of targets in Russia exceeds available missiles, moreover, the plan's secret point also seeks long-range Tomahawk missiles, "unfeasible request," per US officials.
Biden: NATO allies split over Ukraine’s long-range strikes inside Russia
German Chancellor Olaf Scholz, for example, reiterates his opposition to Ukraine's early NATO membership and continued refusal to provide long-range missiles to Ukraine.
NATO representative: Ukraine’s right to self-defense includes strikes inside Russian territory
NATO leadership recognizes Ukraine's right to conduct strikes on targets within the Russian territory. However, permission to use…
Ukraine says it struck Russian Nebo-M radar with ATACMS, potentially enhancing cruise missile effectiveness
The Ukrainian military says the destruction of the costly radar, with only 10 reportedly remaining operational, could improve conditions for Ukrainian air attacks.
Russo-Ukrainian war, day 944: Ukraine accuses Belarus of militarizing Ukrainian children in ICC
Meanwhile, reports say Russia has a secret war drones project in China, having already developed and flight-tested a new drone model called Garpiya-3.
US Congress nears deal to extend expiring $6 billion Ukraine aid package, Reuters sources say
US Congress and Biden administration are close to agreeing on one-year extension of $6 billion Ukraine aid, Reuters says. Pentagon intends to use "every dollar and cent" of the expiring funds.
EU must increase financial and military support for Ukraine, says MEP Kubilius
Lithuanian MEP Andrius Kubilius has criticized the European Union for imposing financial and military aid restrictions on Ukraine, arguing that these limitations weaken both Ukrainian and European security.