Ukraine fires ATACMS missiles into Russia, officials say DW 11/19/2024
Briefly

President Zelenskyy emphasized in his address to the European Parliament that Ukraine needs to put more pressure on Putin, stating, ‘Putin is focused on winning this war he will not stop on his own. The more time he has, the worse the conditions become.’ His statement reflects the urgency of international support in facilitating a just peace in Ukraine after 1,000 days of conflict.
The recent missile strikes by Ukraine using the ATACMS are significant as it marks a new phase in this conflict. The US supplying these long-range missiles has empowered Ukraine to target military assets deeper in Russian territory, illustrating a shift in military strategy that could escalate the situation. A spokesperson for the US National Security Council remarked on the situation, stating, ‘This is more of the same irresponsible rhetoric from Russia, which we have seen for the past two years.’
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