ATACMS
Kremlin vows 'response' if Ukraine fires US missiles into Russia
The Kremlin accused U.S. President Joe Biden on Monday of escalating the 1,000-day-old war in Ukraine, promising a "palpable" response to any use of U.S. long-range missiles by Ukraine to strike targets inside Russia.
ATACMS missiles: Their characteristics and what their use means for the war in Ukraine – Kremlin talks about a new round of tensions
A new round of tensions over the war in Ukraine will, according to the Kremlin, be brought about by the green light given by the US, France and Britain to Kiev to use long-range missiles.
ATACMS Missiles Target Russian Radar, Creating Favorable Conditions for Ukrainian Strikes
The Ukrainian military successfully struck a Russian radar station using ATACMS ballistic missiles, significantly impairing Moscow's capability to "detect, track, and intercept aerodynamic and ballistic targets," according to a report by Reuters.
Russia Warns of Retaliation if US Approves Long-Range Missile Strikes by Ukraine
The Kremlin has issued a warning that Russia will "retaliate accordingly" if the United States allows Ukraine to use long-range ATACMS missiles for strikes deep within Russian territory, a decision Moscow suspects has already been made, Reuters reports.