President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said Ukraine was working with partners to gain support for a major attack.
Asked about reports about an ATACMS missile attack in Russia's Bryansk region, he said Kiev “currently has a US ATACMS system” and intends to use it. – We use them – he emphasized.
Shortly before that, Reuters highlighted that the use of ATACMS in Russia was confirmed by “official sources” in Ukraine.
Volodymyr Zelensky: “We will use ATACMS missiles”
The Ukrainian president also added that “the time has come for Germany to support Ukraine's ability to attack Russia more broadly.” Berlin has been refusing to supply Taurus missiles to Kiev for several months.
Earlier, RBC Ukraine agency reported, citing “informed sources” in the Armed Forces, that the first attack on Russian territory using ATACMS took place at night.
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Similar information was provided by Moscow, particularly the Ministry of Defense of the Russian Federation. “According to confirmed data, US ATACMS operational tactical missiles were used,” the ministry reported.
What is an ATACMS missile?
ATACMS is an American surface-to-surface missile system based on very short-range ballistic missiles (solid fuel). Classified as a precision weapon. Its range is said to reach up to 300km.
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According to experts, the transfer of ATACMS missiles with extended range will give the Ukrainians the ability to carry out strikes against important targets, including: Airport, communications and command center.
– These missiles will not change the fate of the war, but Ukraine will be able to react before the so-called war. Winter hiatus, i.e. significant restriction of front-line actions – explained General Kraszewski on Monday's Polsat News.
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