Russian Ambassador to Washington Anatoly Antonov described the US administration’s supply of ATACMS tactical missiles to Ukraine as a big mistake. In his statement to him telegram channel The Russian diplomatic mission says that the consequences of this step will be very serious.
“The White House’s decision to send long-range missiles to the Ukrainians is a big mistake. The consequences of this step, which is deliberately hidden from the public, will be very serious. The diplomat said that Washington constantly pursues a policy of completely restricting bilateral relations.
Antonov added that the Russian side has repeatedly warned the US administration against hasty steps.
According to several US officials, the US is secretly supplied Ukraine’s long-range ATACMS missiles give Ukraine new capabilities, allowing its forces to hit previously unreachable targets.
Authorities confirmed the information when images of the submunitions (cluster bombs) of these missiles on Ukrainian territory began to circulate on social networks.
Officials also told CNN that Ukraine already uses the ATACMS system, and some variants of it have a maximum range of 300 km.
Previously in the USA in the name One of the biggest threats to the Armed Forces of Ukraine.