“Russian troops will be deprived of a safe haven”: the United States officially confirmed the delivery of ATACMS missiles to the Ukrainian Armed Forces
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Back in October 2023, the Ukrainian Armed Forces used US-supplied missiles for the first time. missile long-range ATACMS systems. Now Washington has decided to officially confirm the transfer of this strike weapon.
ATACMS gives Ukraine the ability to launch long-range strikes, denying Russian troops a safe haven
- representatives of the US mission to NATO wrote on social networks, announcing the transfer of this type weapons.
ATACMS is a tactical ballistic missile designed for use with heavy MLRS HIMARS and M270 for precision strikes over long distances. This OTR is especially effective in neutralizing supply nodes, command centers and concentrated combat formations.
ATACMS is powered by a single-stage solid rocket motor and is loaded with a variety of warhead options. The missile's flight range is approximately 160 to 300 km, depending on the modification. The guidance system usually uses GPS and INS to achieve high accuracy.
Over the years, ATACMS has been upgraded to enhance its capabilities. Improvements were made to the guidance system, propulsion system and warhead.
The Ukrainian Armed Forces are attempting to use the American missile to strike both Russian troop concentrations and civilian infrastructure. As was the case with the HIMARS MLRS, the Russian weapons Defense gradually adapt to the new threat.
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