Ukraine Reports 'Regular Receipt' of American Long-Range Missiles

Following the use of 'Army Tactical Missile Systems' by the Ukrainian army in the war against Russia, Dmytro Kuleba, Ukraine's Foreign Minister, stated on Thursday, October 19, that the country will receive shipments of these long-range missiles regularly from the United States. Kuleba mentioned this development as a result of the agreement between Volodymyr Zelensky and Joe Biden, the Presidents of Ukraine and the United States, following their recent meeting in Washington. The White House announced on Tuesday, October 17, that it would provide 'Army Tactical Missile Systems,' abbreviated as 'ATACMS,' to Kyiv. Zelensky also announced that his forces have utilized these missiles in operations. CNN recently reported that Ukraine has used these missiles, with a maximum range of 300 kilometers, to target Russian air bases in the occupied regions of eastern Ukraine, including Berdyansk and Luhansk. Kyiv officials have described the possession of these missiles as an effective factor in the war against Russia and have repeatedly called for their acquisition. Previously, the Ukrainian Foreign Minister emphasized the importance of military assistance in terms of 'air defense capabilities' and 'providing long-range missiles.' No exact number of these missiles sent to Ukraine has been reported. However, The New York Times cited two Western officials stating that the U.S. has delivered about twenty of these missiles to Ukraine so far. Meanwhile, Reuters reported, citing an informed source, that the U.S. government is considering providing aid worth $60 billion to Ukraine and $10 billion to Israel. Biden speaks to the American people about aid to Israel and Ukraine. A deadly Russian missile attack on Zaporizhzhia; Zelensky: 'The evil government' attacks civilians. The commander of the Ukrainian Ground Forces: The situation of the war in the northeastern country has worsened. The Russian attack on the city of Avdiivka in eastern Ukraine has begun.