Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 02:50pm on 25 Apr 2024,Thursday International
Ukraine has confirmed using longer-range ballistic missiles, secretly supplied by the US, against Russian targets, including occupied Crimea. The missiles, part of a previous support package, arrived this month and have already been deployed. President Biden approved a new $61bn aid package, including military support. The longer-range ATACMS missiles, capable of striking up to 300km, mark a significant escalation. While Washington plans further aid, Russia downplays its impact. The move underscores Kyiv's urgent need for Western assistance amid ongoing conflict with Russia, with previous US aid to Ukraine totaling $44bn.
