In the Bryansk region, more than 110 kilometers from its border, Ukraine began a major attack on a Russian weapons store in the town of Karachev.
RBC Ukraine was the first to report on this incident, which is the first time the US-supplied ATACMS (Army Tactical Missile System) missiles have been used in the ongoing conflict. A number of secondary explosions were reported as a result of the strike.This attack follows US President Joe Biden's significant policy change, which approved the employment of long-range ATACMS missiles to launch strikes deep into Russia.
Sergey Lavrov, the Russian foreign minister, acknowledged the Ukrainian strikes and claimed that Kyiv's use of ATACMS was an indication that the West was attempting to intensify the conflict.
They [in the West] want escalation, as evidenced by the use of numerous ATACMS against the Bryansk Region last night. "You see, [Russian President Vladimir] Putin has stated time and time again that these high-tech missiles cannot be used without the Americans," Lavrov said at a press conference following the G20 summit.
Earlier, the Russian military ministry said that Ukraine had used six ATACMS missiles to target the Bryansk Region. S-400 and Pantsir missile systems destroyed five of them. The fire was quickly put out after the missiles landed on the grounds of a military installation. There were no reports of damage or injuries.
With the ability to strike targets more than 300 kilometers away, the ATACMS missiles have the potential to seriously impair Russian military logistics, making it more difficult for Moscow to continue attacking Ukraine's towns and energy systems.
Biden's choice marks a change in strategy from one that had previously prioritized preventing escalation with Russia, especially in light of worries about a possible direct clash between NATO and Russia.
For fear of gravely upsetting the Kremlin, the US has been hesitant to give Ukraine weaponry that might strike deep within Russian territory up until this point.
However, the Biden administration seems to have changed its position in response to Russia's increased use of North Korean troops and the escalating intensity of the conflict, enabling Ukraine to more freely attack military assets within Russia.
The assault on Karachev is part of a trend in which Ukrainian forces have been attacking Russian military installations more and more. On the morning of the attack and a subsequent barrage of Ukrainian missile launches, the Russian Ministry of Defense said its forces had successfully intercepted 12 Ukrainian drones over Bryansk.
Significant damage was reported by Ukrainian forces, and secondary explosions suggested that the weapons store had been destroyed. According to the Ukrainian military, this strike was a component of a larger effort to weaken Russia's military capabilities and thwart its aggression.
Earlier, the Russian military ministry said that Ukraine had used six ATACMS missiles to target the Bryansk Region. S-400 and Pantsir missile systems destroyed five of them. The fire was quickly put out after the missiles landed on the grounds of a military installation. There were no reports of damage or injuries.
With the ability to strike targets more than 300 kilometers away, the ATACMS missiles have the potential to seriously impair Russian military logistics, making it more difficult for Moscow to continue attacking Ukraine's towns and energy systems.
Biden's choice marks a change in strategy from one that had previously prioritized preventing escalation with Russia, especially in light of worries about a possible direct clash between NATO and Russia.
For fear of gravely upsetting the Kremlin, the US has been hesitant to give Ukraine weaponry that might strike deep within Russian territory up until this point.
However, the Biden administration seems to have changed its position in response to Russia's increased use of North Korean troops and the escalating intensity of the conflict, enabling Ukraine to more freely attack military assets within Russia.
The assault on Karachev is part of a trend in which Ukrainian forces have been attacking Russian military installations more and more. On the morning of the attack and a subsequent barrage of Ukrainian missile launches, the Russian Ministry of Defense said its forces had successfully intercepted 12 Ukrainian drones over Bryansk.
Significant damage was reported by Ukrainian forces, and secondary explosions suggested that the weapons store had been destroyed. According to the Ukrainian military, this strike was a component of a larger effort to weaken Russia's military capabilities and thwart its aggression.
South Korea is notified by the US Prior to Ukraine's Authorization for Long-Range Missiles
Given that Ukrainian forces have found it difficult to repel Russian missile assaults that target cities and infrastructure, Biden's approval of Ukraine's use of longer-range weaponry was viewed as a crucial step.
Volodymyr Zelenskyy, the president of Ukraine, and his Western supporters had long advocated for lifting the prohibitions on missile usage imposed by the United States. They maintained for months that these restrictions made it more difficult for Ukraine to successfully fend off Russian attacks on critical infrastructure.
Given that Ukrainian forces have found it difficult to repel Russian missile assaults that target cities and infrastructure, Biden's approval of Ukraine's use of longer-range weaponry was viewed as a crucial step.
Volodymyr Zelenskyy, the president of Ukraine, and his Western supporters had long advocated for lifting the prohibitions on missile usage imposed by the United States. They maintained for months that these restrictions made it more difficult for Ukraine to successfully fend off Russian attacks on critical infrastructure.
However, the presidential office said on November 18 that the US administration notified South Korea of its decision to let Ukraine to fire long-range missiles against Russian targets prior to issuing authorization.
Reporters were informed by a senior official accompanying President Yoon Suk Yeol to the G20 conference in Brazil that although the United States had informed South Korea of its decision, the two countries had not talked about South Korea providing armaments to Ukraine.
The person said, "South Korea and the U.S. can exchange necessary weapons if necessary because we are allies." "I would like to make it clear, though, that no specific decisions have been made or in-depth discussions started with regard to Ukraine."
Reporters were informed by a senior official accompanying President Yoon Suk Yeol to the G20 conference in Brazil that although the United States had informed South Korea of its decision, the two countries had not talked about South Korea providing armaments to Ukraine.
The person said, "South Korea and the U.S. can exchange necessary weapons if necessary because we are allies." "I would like to make it clear, though, that no specific decisions have been made or in-depth discussions started with regard to Ukraine."
Depending on the degree of military cooperation between North Korea and Russia, President Yoon has hinted that South Korea may reevaluate its stance of not providing Ukraine with lethal weapons.
The official pointed out that helping Ukraine strengthen its self-defense capabilities would become essential if Russia and North Korea's involvement in the war in Ukraine intensifies.
The official went on to say, "The North Atlantic Treaty Organization, the United States, and its allies, including South Korea, must carefully examine and coordinate this matter."
Following discussions with a Ukrainian envoy who is anticipated to travel to Seoul to coordinate support for the current conflict, Yoon's office stated that South Korea would finalize its stance on weaponry aid to Ukraine.
The official pointed out that helping Ukraine strengthen its self-defense capabilities would become essential if Russia and North Korea's involvement in the war in Ukraine intensifies.
The official went on to say, "The North Atlantic Treaty Organization, the United States, and its allies, including South Korea, must carefully examine and coordinate this matter."
Following discussions with a Ukrainian envoy who is anticipated to travel to Seoul to coordinate support for the current conflict, Yoon's office stated that South Korea would finalize its stance on weaponry aid to Ukraine.
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