Following the attack, Russia’s Defense Ministry warned that “These actions of the Kyiv regime, supported by Western curators, will not go unanswered.” While Ukraine may be facing some setbacks on its home turf, the military’s ability to strike targets nearly 700 miles into Russia is significant. While the White House had previously refused to authorize this ability in the past, the decision to provide ATACMS to Kyiv gives the country nearly double the striking distance of the vast majority of the rest of its weapons arsenal. As the final days of the Biden administration play out, both Ukrainian and Russian officials are eyeing the incoming Trump administration and the potential consequences this change in presidency will provoke.
Author: Maya Carlin
Published at: 2025-01-16 00:00:00
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