Ukraine hits Russia with US ATACMS missiles for first time on war's 1,000th day
SUMMARY
Ukraine launched U.S.-supplied ATACMS missiles against Russian territory for the first time, targeting an arms depot in Karachev, Bryansk region, 110 kilometers inside Russia. The attack, on the war’s 1,000th day, caused secondary explosions at the depot, according to Kyiv, though Russia claimed it intercepted five of six missiles with minimal damage and no casualties. The depot is a key logistical hub for Russian military operations. President Joe Biden approved Ukraine's use of ATACMS for cross-border strikes just days earlier, sparking Moscow's condemnation. Russia labeled the move an escalation, accusing the U.S. of direct involvement. President Vladimir Putin signed a revised nuclear doctrine in response, broadening conditions for nuclear weapon use to include threats to Russian territorial integrity. This escalation coincides with the uncertainty surrounding U.S. support as President-elect Donald Trump prepares to take office.
