Russia-Ukraine War
Russia-Ukraine War
Russia-Ukraine War
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Long-range missiles provided through the United States and Britain have been used to strike Russia’s internal territory, despite fears that their use could escalate the conflict. Kiev’s stocks are running low.
By Kim Barker Lara Jakes Eric Schmitt Helene Cooper and Julian E. Barnes
With wonderful fanfare, Ukraine received permission more than a month ago to fire long-range Western missiles at Russian military targets. But after mining a large amount of them, Ukraine has already slowed down their use.
Kyiv is running out of missiles. Time might also be running out: President-elect Donald J. Trump has said publicly that allowing long-range, American-made missiles inside Russia is a big mistake.
So far, the missiles have been limited in effectiveness but have replaced the trajectory of the war, senior NATO officials said.
The war has also not escalated as some feared. Although Russia introduced a tough new intermediate-range hypersonic ballistic missile at a Ukrainian weapons facility after the first two volleys of long-range Western missiles, it has since responded with its same old mix of drones, missiles and threats.
Two U.S. officials said they believed Russia was trying to avoid escalating military operations in Ukraine, especially with the election of Mr. Trump, a longtime skeptic of the war, and given Russia’s recent battlefield successes. They spoke on the condition of anonymity given the political sensitivities.
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