Why the West has not yet provided Ukraine with ATACMS missiles: Zhdanov’s explanation — tsn.ua
According to Zhdanov, the West is afraid that these missiles will fly over the territory of the Russian Federation.
Military expert Oleg Zhdanov explained why Ukraine did not receive ATACMS ground-to-ground tactical ballistic missiles from the West.
He told about this on his YouTube channel.
Zhdanov assumed that Western partners believe that these missiles are not really needed by Ukraine now.
“We have been asking for these missiles for six months, but, unfortunately, they are not being given to us. It is difficult to say when it will be given. Judging by the fact that we are conducting fairly successful combat operations. Yes, we have difficulties, but we are still defeating the Russian army – maybe that’s why they are in no hurry to give these missiles,” the expert thinks.
Another version is that the West will fight that these missiles are flying over the territory of the Russian Federation, and not receive clear guarantees from Kyiv that this will not happen.
What is known about ATACMS
ATACMS (Army Tactical Missile System) is an American tactical surface-to-surface ballistic missile. They are intended for use with the M142 HIMARS and M270 MLRS missile systems and other modifications.
Range: 165 km – ATACMS MGM-140A; 300 km – MGM-140B; 140 km – MGM-164A; 270 km – MGM-168A.
ATACMS to allow the Armed Forces to strike military targets anywhere in Ukraineincluding Crimea
CNN previously wrote that Ukraine is asking the US to provide long-range ATACMS missiles with the condition of agreeing the goals.
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