ATACMS can be used within Ukraine – Pentagon
Friday, 20 October 2023, 01:33
The US Department of Defence did not disclose how many ATACMS missiles were transferred to Ukraine and noted that the weapons should be used exclusively within Ukraine.
Source: Pentagon spokesperson General Patrick Ryder
Quote: "I cannot get into specifics about the number of ATACMS we have delivered. However, as with all other systems and equipment we have provided to Ukraine, it was backed by assurances that it will be used within Ukraine to retake and defend sovereign Ukrainian territory."
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Details: He also noted that the United States will continue to consult Ukraine, as well as allies and partners, to ensure that our country has everything it needs to defend itself against Russian aggression.
Background:
- Three Israeli officials told Axios on conditions of anonymity that the US government wants to give Israel "tens of thousands" of 155-mm artillery shells that were previously designated for Ukraine.
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