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America is considering supplying long-range ATACMS missiles to Ukraine
Still a matter of supply Ukrainian army Long range missiles ATACMS Currently under consideration. This was stated by US President Joe Biden. In response to a clarifying question from journalists about whether it is time to start . Missile delivery ATACMS To Ukraine, the US President said that this issue is “still being discussed.”
The Ukrainian authorities have repeatedly stated that the Ukrainian armed forces need missiles ATACMS which has a range. About 300 km. According to Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, these missiles are “vital” to the Ukrainian military.
And the American command rejected Kyiv’s requests. According to the American newspaper Politico, the Washington She fears the depletion of her stocks, as well as the intentions of the leadership. Ukrainian using these missiles to strike deep into Russian territory, which could lead to an escalation of armed conflict.
ATACMS
missiles ATACMS is developed by the American company Lockheed Martin. It can also be fired from the M270 MLRS and M142 HIMARS MLRS that have been delivered to Ukraine Earlier. Andmissiles The latest modifications are capable of hitting targets at a distance of up to 310 kilometers with an accuracy of 1 meter.
The US authorities did not change their position even after the British government decided to supply the Ukrainian army with missiles Happy storm. Long-range, which was used to strike at Lugansk and other Russian cities.
Zelensky orders air defense systems from South Korea
In the same vein, Ukrainian President Vladimir Zelensky asked Mr South Korea Providing Kyiv with air defense systems.
This came according to what was published by the Korean newspaper “Chosun Ilbo”, where the newspaper added that South Korean President Yoon Sok Yol. He held his first face-to-face meeting with Zelensky On the sidelines of the G7 summit in Hiroshima, Japan, May 21,
The talks were arranged at Zelensky’s request. The Presidential Administration of the Republic has reported South Korea An Yoon Seok Yeol, . Kiev promised additional aid, particularly mine-clearing equipment and ambulances. It also became known to Zelensky. He handed over to the President of South Korea a list of the required assistance items, which are non-offensive weapons.
“I announce that there are some limitations regarding arms support,” Zelensky said. However, I believe the principles South Korea These should not be applied to defense systems and power grid protection. Which South Korea does not yet provide, as air defense systems are not weapons, but purely defensive equipment.
And to restore ukraine, We need (Sky Shield), we really want South Korea to support us in this area. Moreover,. There is an early warning system that warns of Russian airstrikes, and in this area we need help from South Korea.”
Zelensky pointed out UkraineLike South Korea 70 years ago, which needed help from other countries. Thanks to this, a free, democratic and prosperous Korea was born,” he said.
Ukraine has repeatedly asked South Korea to help it with weapons, but Seoul continues to insist. With a position of impossibility to supply Kyiv With deadly weapons, although it provided humanitarian aid to Ukraine.
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