President Biden has given Ukraine the green light to use US-provided weapons to hit some targets in Russian territory, according to a US official.
President Biden has given Ukraine the green light to use US-provided weapons to hit some targets in Russian territory, according to a US official.
“The President recently directed his team to ensure that Ukraine is able to use US-supplied weapons for counter-fire purposes in the Kharkiv region so Ukraine can hit back against Russian forces that are attacking them or preparing to attack them,” the US official said Thursday.
The official noted, however, that Ukraine will not be allowed to use long-range US weapons to hit military targets deep inside Russian territory.
The US-supplied Army Tactical Missile System, for instance, can make strikes at a range of 200 miles.
“Our policy with respect to prohibiting the use of ATACMS or long range strikes inside of Russia has not changed,” the US official said.
