Biden greenlights Ukraine's deep strikes on Russian soil
Joe Biden has permitted Ukraine to use ATACMS missiles for attacks deep into Russian territory. Following this, the United Kingdom, which possesses Storm Shadow missiles, might also join in. These missiles can strike targets up to 155 miles away.
7:28 AM EST, November 20, 2024
Joe Biden's decision has stirred significant emotions. The President of the United States allowed Ukraine to attack Russia with ATACMS missiles, which have a range of up to 185 miles. This has brought great joy to Kyiv.
"We now have Long Neptune missiles, not just one, and we also have ATACMS. We will use all of this," said President Volodymyr Zelensky. "The longer Ukraine can strike, the shorter the war will be," added Foreign Minister Andriy Sybiha.
Ukraine has already used American missiles, attacking a military base in the Bryansk region about 80 miles from the border with Ukraine. The target was reportedly ammunition from North Korea.
Will the United Kingdom help Ukraine? The Storm Shadow missiles are in play
The British newspaper "The Guardian" reports that the UK authorities might consider a similar decision. Prime Minister Keir Starmer is said to have stated at the G20 summit that his country must increase support for Ukraine and that Ukrainians should continue receiving help for as long as possible. Starmer bluntly said that Putin could not win the war.
If the UK decides to assist, Ukraine could attack targets up to 155 miles away. The missile's warhead weighs 992 pounds, and the entire construction weighs over a ton. The cost of producing one missile is up to 2.2 million pounds.
Previously, the United Kingdom and France allowed Ukraine to use Storm Shadow missiles, but soldiers could only attack Russian targets within the country's borders. President Emmanuel Macron himself, a few months ago, did not rule out the possibility of allowing Ukrainians to launch French missiles deep into Russia.
