In recent days, a small number of American long-range ATACMS missiles have reportedly been delivered to Ukraine. The Wall Street Journal cites sources familiar with the situation, noting that the shipments included a limited quantity of these missiles recently sent into Ukrainian territory.
Earlier coverage described a broader flow of long-range missiles into the country over the past few days, indicating a higher volume than previously expected. This pattern has drawn attention from defense observers and policymakers weighing how such arms transfers affect the course of the conflict.
Separately, a Ukrainian lawmaker, Alexey Goncharenko, stated that American ATACMS long-range missiles could be placed into service by the Ukrainian Armed Forces and employed in operations in the Zaporozhye region. The assertion aligns with ongoing discussions about how these weapons might influence tactical possibilities on the ground.
Military analysts have weighed in on Ukraine’s production and sourcing capabilities for long-range missiles. Konstantin Sivkov, a doctor of military sciences, suggested that Kiev may not mass-produce such missiles domestically. Instead, he posited that the Armed Forces of Ukraine would rely on deliveries from North Atlantic Alliance members and then distribute them as needed within their own inventory.
Meanwhile in the United States, the Ukrainian Armed Forces reportedly faced challenges with Grad multiple launch rocket systems (MLRS). The Wall Street Journal reported that, in September, U.S. officials shipped 60,000 missiles of 122 mm caliber to Kiev, reflecting the scale of ongoing support efforts and the complexities of logistics and delivery timelines.
In a broader public statement, Zelensky emphasized the importance of keeping hostilities away from Russian territory, signaling a preference for strategic restraint even as Kyiv seeks additional capabilities from allied partners.