Without sign-off from Washington, the American-made long-range Army Tactical Missile Systems, or ATACMS, can only strike Russian targets inside Ukraine. Yet many Western leaders and military analysts say that with Russia massing troops near Kharkiv, Ukraine needs authority to strike inside Russia with Western weapons.
Launching long-range missiles into Russia could pay immediate dividends by striking troops, bases, airfields, and supply lines. Ukrainian military is preparing to test Russian response by potentially initiating some initial strikes.
Russian commanders know Ukraine's inability to strike back inside Russia, creating an urgent need for the ability to hit military targets over the border. Western countries are increasing support despite US reluctance to avoid provoking further escalation.
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