HIMARS have proven highly beneficial not only to Ukraine's self-defense but also to its ability to reclaim land previously occupied by the Russians.
The Biden administration is modifying the High-Mobility Artillery Rocket Systems provided to Ukraine to allow the invaded nation to defend itself while simultaneously not allowing for the escalation of a wider war, according to a new report.that the change is tied to the hesitance of U.S. officials, including President Biden, to provide long-range missiles that could be fired into Russian territory and further inflame tensions with officials in Moscow.
While the U.S. has refrained from providing Ukraine with long-range Army Tactical Missile System rockets, or ATACMS missiles, which can travel almost 200 miles, the modified HIMARS would disallow Ukrainian forces to fire ATACMS if acquired from another source.Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova said in September that such supply by the U.S. would be"crossing a red line" that would make itself"a direct party to the conflict.
"Due to operational security considerations, we do not comment publicly on the configuration of systems provided to allies and partners," said Pentagon spokesman Air Force Brigadier General Patrick Ryder."The United States remains committed to providing Ukraine the capabilities it needs to counter Russian aggression."announced a $1.1 billion security assistance package that included funding for 18 HIMARS. That was in addition to a previous 16 HIMARS provided to Ukraine.
A unit commander shows the rockets on a HIMARS vehicle in eastern Ukraine on July 1. A new report says that the United States, which has provided HIMARS to Ukraine, is modifying the weaponry so as not to escalate tensions with Moscow.
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