(MENAFN- UkrinForm) The Ukrainian military fired a version of U.S.-provided ATACMS long-range missiles early Tuesday to strike Russian military aircraft and ammunition depots in the temporarily occupied areas. The relevant statement was made by The Washington Post , referring to a senior Ukrainian military official, an Ukrinform correspondent reports. In particular, according to the Ukrainian military, nine Russian helicopters, an antiaircraft missile launcher, an ammunition warehouse and various special equipment being held on airfields were destroyed. “The ammunition warehouse in Berdiansk was detonating until 04:00 a.m. The Washington Post noted that the longer range of ATACMS marks a substantive change from shorter range missiles previously provided by the United States.

Source: Washington Post October 18, 2023 07:36 UTC