He ukrainian army attacked in the early hours of this Tuesday for the first time with American missiles ATACMS a military objective located in the territory of the Russian Federationas explained by Ukrainian military sources to the digital newspaper of Kiev RBK.
“Indeed, for the first time we have used ATACMS ballistic missiles to hit Russian territory”said the source, who added that the target, a military infrastructure located in the city of Karachevin the Russian region of Kursk, bordering Ukraine, was successfully reached.
Previously, the Ukrainian General Staff had reported, without giving details of the weapons used, a successful attack against a Russian Army arsenal located in the Bryansk region.
The attack comes shortly after several US media reported that Washington had allowed Ukraine to use its ATACMS missiles against military targets inside Russia.
These media outlets pointed out that the White House only gave kyiv the green light to attack targets located in the Kursk region, partially occupied by Ukrainian forces and where Russia has deployed North Korean soldiers to reinforce its troops in its effort to expel from there. to the Ukrainians.
The Russian region of Bryansk, where the infrastructure attacked this morning by Ukraine is located, is located north of Kursk.
According to Andriy Kovalenkoone of the members of the National Defense and Security Council of Ukraine, the attacked Bryansk arsenal housed artillery ammunition, guided bombs, anti-aircraft missiles and rockets.
kyiv has been asking for months to be allowed to attack military targets located on Russian territory with Western missiles.
His partners had until now denied him this possibility for fear of the reaction of Russia, which has declared that it will consider that any blow with Western missiles to its territory represents entry into the war of the I’LL TAKE. EFE (I)
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## World Today News: Ukraine’s Escalation - An Interview
**Introduction:** Welcome to World Today News. Today, we are dissecting a significant development in the ongoing conflict between Ukraine and Russia: the first confirmed use of U.S.-supplied ATACMS missiles by Ukrainian forces on targets within Russian territory.
To help us understand the ramifications of this development, we are joined by two distinguished guests:
* **Dr. Sofia Ivanovna**: A renowned expert on international security and conflict resolution from the Moscow State Institute of International Relations.
* **Colonel Michael Reynolds (Ret.)**: Former U.S. Army officer with extensive experience in European security and military operations.
**Section 1: The Attack and its Significance**
* **Host:** Dr. Ivanovna, Ukraine has openly admitted to this strike on Russian soil. What are your initial reactions to this development, and what implications do you see for the trajectory of the conflict?
* **Host:** Colonel Reynolds, the use of ATACMS missiles has long been a point of contention. Ukraine sought these weapons for months, and the U.S. initially resisted. What factors might have led to this apparent change in strategy?
**Section 2: Strategic Calculations and Risks**
* **Host:** Dr. Ivanovna, Russia has repeatedly warned that any attack on its territory using Western weapons would be considered a direct NATO intervention. How do you assess the risk of escalation following this strike?
* **Host:** Colonel Reynolds, from a military perspective, what strategic objectives might Ukraine be aiming to achieve through these strikes? What are the potential drawbacks and risks associated with this approach?
**Section 3: International Response and Diplomacy**
* **Host:** Dr. Ivanovna, how do you anticipate the international community will react to this development? Will there be calls for restraint or for increased support for Ukraine?
* **Host:** Colonel Reynolds, in your view, does this attack have the potential to open up new avenues for dialog and negotiation, or could it further entrench positions and make a peaceful resolution even more elusive?
**Section 4: The Future of the Conflict**
* **Host:** Dr. Ivanovna, what long-term implications do you foresee for the Russia-Ukraine conflict in light of this significant development?
* **Host:** Colonel Reynolds, looking ahead, do you see this as a turning point in the war, or is it merely another chapter in a protracted and complex conflict?
**Conclusion:**
The use of ATACMS missiles within Russian territory has undoubtedly injected a new layer of complexity into an already dire situation. The ramifications of this event will undoubtedly be debated for months to come. We thank Dr. Ivanovna and Colonel Reynolds for sharing their valuable insights and perspectives with us. We encourage our viewers to continue following World Today News for ongoing coverage and analysis of this unfolding situation.
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