The United States secretly sent long-range ATACMS missiles to Ukraine for use in the fight against Russian occupiers.
ATACMS missiles in Ukraine
Ukraine has used ATACMS missiles twice already, a US official said. According to him, ATACMS missiles were contained in a $300 million military aid package to Ukraine, which US President Joe Biden approved on March 12.
At the same time, it is unknown exactly how many long-range ATACMS missiles were sent to Ukraine.
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White House National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan confirmed at a briefing for journalists that a significant number of missiles were sent to Ukraine. According to him, the US will send even more ATACMS.
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Jake Sullivan noticed that Ukraine has pledged to use weapons only within the territory of its own state, and not in Russia.
Some of the missiles were contained in the aid package for Ukraine that US President Joe Biden approved on Wednesday, April 24, Sullivan said.
President Vladimir Zelensky recently said that Ukraine had agreed with the United States on the supply of ATACMS missiles, but he did not specify what range and quantity.
ICTV Facts has collected all the characteristics and features of ATACMS (Army Tactical Missile System) tactical missiles, which can fire at a distance of up to 300 km.
