Ukraine's First Use of US-Supplied ATACMS Missiles in Surprise Strike

Ukraine has used U.S.-supplied ATACMS long-range missiles for the first time, targeting two Russian airbases in occupied Ukrainian territory. The strikes caused significant damage, destroying helicopters, an ammunition dump, and damaging runways. The Biden administration had previously resisted supplying the missiles due to concerns about provoking Russia and depleting U.S. missile stocks, but eventually relented. The strikes demonstrate Ukraine's need for longer-range weapons to counter Russia's air superiority and firepower.