The White House confirms Ukraine's right to use ATACMS in Russia
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US National Security Council Coordinator John Kirby officially recognized the lifting of restrictions on Ukrainian strikes on Russian territory with ATACMS missiles. Biden approved Ukraine's use of these missiles for attacks in Russia, despite Moscow's threats.
The White House has officially recognized the lifting of restrictions on the Ukrainian Armed Forces' strikes on Russian territory with ATACMS missiles. This was stated by the coordinator of the White House National Security Council John Kirby, reports UNN.
“Right now, they have the ability to use ATACMS for self-defense, in case of emergency. And right now... this is what is happening in and around Kursk and the Kursk region,” Kirby said at the briefing.
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Biden endorsed Ukraine's use of ATACMS, long-range missiles supplied by Washington, for such attacks in Russia. Moscow described their potential use as an escalation that would make Washington a direct combatant in the war and lead to Russian retaliation.
