ATACMS scarcity influences US ban on Ukraine’s deep strikes inside Russia, Pentagon’s Singh says
Pentagon cites limited ATACMS stockpiles and escalation concerns as primary reasons for restricting Ukraine's deep strikes in Russia.
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Kirby says US upholds ATACMS missile restrictions for Ukraine, claiming 90% Russian aircraft beyond range
Kirby reaffirms policy restricting Ukraine's use of US-supplied ATACMS missiles for strikes inside Russia. He condemned recent Russian attacks on Ukrainian cities, but claims 90% of Russian aircraft used for strikes are beyond ATACMS range.
Reuters: US close to agreeing on JASSM long-range missiles for Ukraine
The US is close to agreeing on providing Ukraine with long-range JASSM cruise missiles, capable of hitting targets 300 km inside Russia. Decision expected in autumn, but delivery faces technical challenges and could take months.
Zelenskyy to US, UK, France, and Germany: Grant Ukraine permission to strike Russia with long-range weapons
The President of Ukraine emphasized that Russian terror can be effectively stopped only "by strikes on Russian military airfields, on their bases, on the logistics of Russian terror."
Ukraine presents target list, requests US lift ATACMS restrictions for deeper strikes in Russia
Ukrainian Defense Minister Rustem Umerov requests the US to lift restrictions on ATACMS use, aiming to strike deeper into Russian territory. He presented a list of potential targets during meetings with US officials, emphasizing the need to protect Ukrainian civilians from Russian attacks.
Borrell pushes for unrestricted weapon use, condemns Russian attacks on Ukrainian civilians
EU's Josep Borrell again calls to remove restrictions on Ukraine's use of Western-supplied weapons against military targets in Russia. He stresses the importance of full weapon utilization and condemns Russia's attacks on civilians and infrastructure.
WSJ: Russia moves 90% of aircraft outside ATACMS range
Russia has relocated 90% of its aircraft beyond the range of ATACMS missiles, while the US still restricts Ukraine’s use of long-range missiles against targets within Russian territory.
Hundreds of Russian military targets within range of Ukrainian ATACMS, ISW finds
ISW's report identifies 245 Russian military and paramilitary objects within ATACMS range. The study challenges US restrictions on Ukraine's use of long-range missiles, arguing that Russian asset redeployment does not diminish the strategic importance of these targets.
The Telegraph: UK quietly supports Ukraine’s Storm Shadow strikes in Russia
The UK quietly backs Ukraine's use of Storm Shadow missiles against Russian targets, but allegedly refrains from public endorsement to prevent diplomatic tensions with the US, which fears potential escalation.
Zelenskyy urges to put pressure on partners to allow Ukraine to strike Russia with long-range weapons
“We need no less determination from our partners in these matters. Each of our friends who can encourage the allies to lift restrictions on the use of long-range weapons for Ukraine can really bring our common victory closer,” Zelenskyy emphasized.
Lithuania to provide Ukraine short-range air defense systems and 5,000 drones before winter
In addition, Lithuanian Prime Minister Ingrida Šimonīte noted that her country has designated 35 million euros for the purchase of radars and demining equipment for Ukraine.
EU top diplomat Borrell calls for lifting restrictions on Ukraine’s weapon use in Russia
EU's Borrell calls for lifting restrictions on Ukraine's use of Western weapons against Russia, arguing that this could disrupt Russian military operations, safeguard Ukrainian lives, and potentially pave the way for peace.
No formal request from UK on Ukraine missile use, White House source tells The Telegraph
The White House denied blocking the UK's request for Ukraine to use missiles in Russia, The Telegraph reports, citing a Biden administration official.
Zelenskyy says Kursk operation’s goal buffer zone in Russian territory
President Zelenskyy says the Kursk incursion's goal is to create a buffer zone on the Russian territory. He emphasizes the critical need for timely military aid from allies, specifically addressing the US, UK, and France for faster delivery of supplies.
Ukraine to receive state-of-the-art new generation artillery RCH 155 from Germany later this year
The German Army confirmed that Ukraine will receive the brand-new artillery system at the end of this year, which is not yet used operationally in any country in the world.
Sweden wants to move from direct transfer to arms production in Ukraine
''We are taking measures so that Ukraine can gain access to newly produced defense equipment,'' says Defense Minister Pal Jonson of Sweden.
German MP urges transfer of more military vehicles and tanks to Ukraine in light of Kursk incursion
By providing more military support to Ukraine as it conducts combat operations in the Kursk Oblast, Germany can lay the foundations for lasting peace in Europe, the German MP says.
The Times: UK awaits US approval for Ukraine to use Storm Shadow missiles in Russia
The US is preventing Britain from allowing Ukraine to use Storm Shadow missiles in Russia, as The UK's month-old request to ease restrictions remains unanswered, the Times says, citing defense sources.
Russo-Ukrainian war, day 905: Ukraine destroys key bridge in Kursk Oblast, while US still forbids long-range strikes with Western weapons deep inside Russia
Ukrainian forces destroyed a key bridge over the Seim River in Russia's Kursk Oblast, isolating more than 28 settlements and complicating Russian logistics. While Canada permitted Ukraine to deploy Canadian-made military equipment within Russian borders, the US maintained restrictions on Ukraine's long-range strikes inside Russia despite the recent success in the Kursk operation, fearing potential escalation.
Putin’s nuclear threats proven hollow as Ukraine invades Russia, expert says
Ukraine's incursion into Russia exposes Putin's nuclear bluff, urging Western leaders to support Ukraine's offensive without fear of escalation, a retired UK army officer says.