November 17th 2024.
It has been reported that President Joe Biden has given Ukraine the green light to use US long-range missiles in their ongoing conflict with Russia. This decision, made by the Biden administration, marks a major turning point in the war that was initiated by Russia back in February of 2022. The timing of this decision is noteworthy, as it comes just a few months before Biden's term in office ends and President Donald Trump takes over.
According to sources, Ukrainian soldiers are now preparing for their first long-range attacks, which are expected to take place in the coming days. However, due to security concerns, the details of these attacks have not been revealed. The White House has also declined to comment on the matter. This decision comes after months of lobbying by Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy for the US to allow the use of long-range weapons to strike Russian military targets.
Zelenskyy and his allies have argued that the previous US ban on the use of missiles in Russia had hindered Ukraine's ability to defend against Russian attacks on cities and infrastructure. In November, there was a large air attack by Russia, which left many injured and caused power outages. Some even feared that if the US did not lift the ban, it could result in Ukraine losing the war. One source even mentioned that the missiles could be used in response to North Korea's support for Russia's invasion.
Zelenskyy expressed his frustrations in a recent Telegram post, stating that they cannot defend themselves without permission from their allies. However, with the go-ahead from the US, Zelenskyy and the Ukrainian military leaders can now move forward with their planned attacks. This decision by the US comes at a time when Russia has launched its largest attack in Ukraine since August, resulting in the deaths of several civilians and damage to infrastructure.
The Ukrainian President took to social media to share the extent of the attack, which included the use of thermobaric drones, known for their destructive capabilities. These Iranian-designed drones can even hit targets inside fortified buildings and underground. This escalation in the conflict has raised concerns among international supporters of Ukraine, who fear that the upcoming change in US leadership could result in a rushed settlement that would only benefit Russia.
President-elect Donald Trump has previously stated that he would limit US support for Ukraine, while also pledging to end the war as soon as possible. He has also suggested that he could negotiate with Ukraine to give up some land seized by Russia in order to find a resolution to the conflict. However, his criticism of the Biden administration's military aid to Ukraine has raised concerns among supporters that his approach may ultimately favor Russia.
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