Wed Nov 20 10:24:20 UTC 2024: ## Ukraine Launches ATACMS Missiles into Russia, Provoking Angry Response
**MOSCOW, [Date]** – Tensions in the ongoing Russia-Ukraine war have escalated following a Ukrainian attack using six ATACMS (Army Tactical Missile System) missiles. According to Russian authorities, five missiles were intercepted by air defense systems, but one struck an industrial area within Russia.
The attack has drawn a furious response from Russia. Officials have vowed a “decisive” retaliation, and former President Dmitry Medvedev went so far as to allude to the potential for World War III.
The ATACMS missile, a US-made supersonic tactical ballistic missile with a range of 300 kilometers, can be launched from either M270 Multiple Launch Rocket Systems (MLRS) or M142 High Mobility Artillery Rocket Systems (HIMARS). Its use highlights the increasingly long-range capabilities being deployed in the conflict. The missile, available in eleven variants, has been utilized in previous conflicts including the Gulf War and the Iraq War. Ukraine possesses multiple batteries of the system.
The incident marks a significant escalation in the conflict, raising concerns about further retaliation and the potential for wider international involvement.
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