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 attack Russia’s internal territory, despite fears that their use could escalate the conflict. Kyiv stocks are selling out.
By Kim Barker Lara Jakes Eric Schmitt Helene Cooper and Julian E. Barnes
With wonderful fanfare, Ukraine received authorization more than a month ago to fire long-range Western missiles at Russian military targets. But after withdrawing an amount, Ukraine has already slowed down its use.
Kyiv is running out of missiles. Time may also be running out: President-elect Donald J. Trump has said publicly that allowing U. S. -made long-range missiles to reach Russia is a big mistake.
So far, the missiles have been limited effective, but they have replaced the trajectory of 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 seeking to prevent an escalation of military operations in Ukraine, especially with the election of Trump, a longtime war skeptic, and given Russia’s recent battlefield successes. They spoke on condition of anonymity given political sensitivities.
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