A Ukrainian attack on a Russian airbase at Dzhankoy in Occupied Crimea and a Russian staging area in Berdyansk in Occupied Zaporizhzhia marks the first use of a long-range version of the Army Tactical Missile System. The Ukrainians have previously used an obsolete version of ATACMS with a range of about 100 miles. The missiles fired Wednesday night have a range of 165 miles, placing all of Occupied Ukraine within range of attack.
BACKGROUND:
Putin’s War, Week 112. Ukraine Funding Passes and ATACMS Hit Crimea
Biden White House Poised to Send ATACMS Tactical Ballistic Missile to Ukraine
Russia Claims US ATACMS Missiles Hit Two Airbases in Occupied Ukraine
The attack on Dzhankoy resulted in the loss of Four S-400 missile launchers, three radars, a Nebo-M airspace surveillance unit, a command post, and a stockpile of S-400 missiles were reportedly destroyed. There have been no reports…
