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15. Biden authorizes Ukraine to use long-range US weapons in Russia

Reply to tonekat (Original post)

Sun Nov 17, 2024, 03:29 PM

Nov 17

It is about time

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https://www.cnn.com/2024/11/17/politics/biden-authorizes-ukraine-missiles-russian-targets/index.html

President Joe Biden has authorized Ukraine to use powerful long-range American weapons inside Russia, according to a senior US official familiar with the decision, as North Korean troops deploy in support of Moscow’s effort.

The decision comes as Russia has deployed nearly 50,000 troops to Kursk, the southern Russian region where Kyiv launched its surprise counteroffensive in the summer, to prepare to take back territory.

Thousands of North Korean troops have deployed to Kursk as part of the offensive, sparking concern from Biden and his advisers that their entry could lead to a dangerous new phase in the war.

The decision to allow use of the Army Tactical Missile Systems, or ATACMS, inside Russia had been under consideration for months. American officials had been divided on the wisdom of allowing the new capability. Some had concerns about escalating the war, while others worried about dwindling stockpiles of the weapons.

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Biden Allows Ukraine to Strike Russia With Long-Range U.S. Missiles [View all] tonekat Nov 17 OP

About damn time. IMO republianmushroom Nov 17 #1

wayyyyyyyy past time!!! niyad Nov 17 #2

Probably too little too late ColinC Nov 17 #3

the piece says that's just their likely first use, not limited to there LymphocyteLover Nov 17 #29

Only Kursk? FredGarvin Nov 17 #4

No, it says just that's where they will be used first LymphocyteLover Nov 17 #30

Fantastic! N/T Mike 03 Nov 17 #5

Excellent kimbutgar Nov 17 #6

Time to hit the Kremlin dome Historic NY Nov 17 #7

That's what I say. Take away their most prized piece of architecture Maraya1969 Nov 17 #25

What would happen if Putin Deminpenn Nov 17 #8

If Putin was dumb enough to do that... BrianTheEVGuy Nov 17 #14

I would hope so, BUT bluestarone Nov 17 #16

There's a dirty little secret... BrianTheEVGuy Nov 17 #18

yeah I bet they have not kept up with the tritium replacement EX500rider Nov 17 #32

Well, that's gonna sting. James48 Nov 17 #9

K&R orangecrush Nov 17 #10

Probably not enough range to hit the true enemy Marthe48 Nov 17 #11

Totally agree especially with last line Evolve Dammit Nov 17 #12

A little ticking bomb for Donny OrangeJoe Nov 17 #13

I would love to see any Democratic Moxie tonekat Nov 17 #23

Biden authorizes Ukraine to use long-range US weapons in Russia LetMyPeopleVote Nov 17 #15

So, is the equipment in Ukraine right now? Is the Ukrainian army trained to use them? liberalla Nov 17 #17

It has been for months. drray23 Nov 17 #21

Yes, thank you for that. I read the article and updated another post on this same subject liberalla Nov 17 #22

Awesome keepthemhonestO Nov 17 #19

This message was self-deleted by its author Chin music Nov 17 #20

Depends on the warhead. usonian Nov 17 #24

Good. Itchinjim Nov 17 #26

END them, Ukraine 4catsmom Nov 17 #27

Long overdue, now give Ukraine some nukes before 1/20/25! nt intheozone Nov 17 #28

Trying to improve Z's negotiating position before Trump comes in HereForTheParty Nov 17 #31

Cold War Kid Piglet999 Nov 17 #33

Yes! Let them take care of their orc problem! AllyCat Nov 17 #34

This makes me smile LetMyPeopleVote Nov 17 #35

France and Britain are also allowing Ukraine use long range weapons LetMyPeopleVote Nov 17 #36

I'd be hawkish and do something a bit different. Igel Nov 18 #37