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Joe Biden authorizes Ukrainian army to use long-range missiles

Published on 19/11/2024 06:58

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Washington has given its approval for kyiv to use long-range American missiles. Joe Biden, the President of the United States, hopes to send a clear message to his successor Donald Trump as well as to Vladimir Putin.
(franceinfo)

Washington has given its approval for kyiv to use long-range American missiles. Joe Biden, the President of the United States, hopes to send a clear message to his successor Donald Trump as well as to Vladimir Putin.

Long-range weapons were sent by the Americans to Ukraine, ATACMS missiles, capable of hitting a target nearly 300 kilometers away. kyiv has been demanding for months to be able to use them to reach Russian territory. Joe Biden ended up saying yes. The information leaked to the press. Ukraine can now strike in Russia. The missiles, hundreds of which had already been received by the Ukrainian army last year, could only be used on Ukrainian soil in defense.

The area that the Ukrainian army could now strike with its missiles is a perimeter where there are numerous military bases, but also airfields used by the Kremlin against Ukraine. But according to some experts, the Russians would have had time to move their most strategic equipment. Joe Biden also hopes to allow kyiv to continue its offensive in Russia, in the Kursk region.

Watch the full report in the video above.

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