Ukraine escalates conflict: ATACMS hit Russian military site
Ukrainian forces have utilised ATACMS missiles to attack Russian territory for the first time, reported the RBK-Ukraine portal on Tuesday, citing a military source. It was noted that the target was successfully hit. The Russian Ministry of Defence confirmed this attack.
The source stated that the Ukrainians targeted a military facility near the town of Karachev in the Bryansk region of Russia.
Indeed, ATACMS were used to attack Russian territory for the first time - emphasised the service's interlocutor. Karachev is located about 80 miles from the Ukrainian border.
Earlier on Tuesday, the General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine announced that the Ukrainian army struck an arms depot near the town of Karachev in the Bryansk region overnight from Monday to Tuesday. The head of the Centre for Countering Disinformation, Andriy Kovalenko, reported that North Korean artillery ammunition was destroyed.
The Russian Ministry of Defence confirmed on Tuesday afternoon that the Ukrainian military used ATACMS missiles. According to the ministry, the Armed Forces of Ukraine launched six such missiles overnight, aiming at a site in the Bryansk region. It was reported that five missiles were intercepted, and one was "damaged."
Fragments of this damaged missile reportedly fell on the military facility, leading to a fire at the scene. It was assured that there were no casualties or material damage as a result of the attack.
Missiles with a range of 190 miles
Reuters reported on Sunday, citing anonymous sources, that U.S. President Joe Biden’s administration gave the green light for Ukraine to use American weapons to strike targets deep within Russia. Other media sources within the U.S. administration also conveyed similar information.
Reuters announced that Ukraine was to carry out initial attacks in the coming days using ATACMS missiles with a range of about 190 miles. According to these reports, the U.S. decision to change regarding the use of American missiles was influenced by Russia's deployment of North Korean ground forces at the front.
