Tue Nov 19 23:07:33 UTC 2024: ## Ukraine Uses US-Supplied Missiles in Deep Strike on Russia; Deadly Russian Drone Attack Reported

**KYIV, Ukraine (AP) —** In a significant escalation of the war, Ukraine used US-supplied Army Tactical Missile Systems (ATACMS) for the first time in a strike deep inside Russia on Tuesday, according to Ukrainian officials. A Telegram channel affiliated with the Ukrainian military released video purportedly showing the launch, although the AP could not independently verify its authenticity. A US official confirmed that approximately eight ATACMS missiles were fired, with only two intercepted by Russian forces. The missiles reportedly targeted an ammunition depot near Karachev in the Bryansk region.

This action comes on the 1000th day of the war and amid heightened tensions following Russia’s lowered nuclear threshold for use and the deployment of North Korean troops to aid their forces. While President Zelenskyy declined to confirm the ATACMS strike, he acknowledged Ukraine now possesses long-range capabilities, including domestically produced drones and the newly deployed missiles. Russia claims to have intercepted several of the missiles, reporting minimal damage.

The same day, a Russian Shahed drone strike on the Ukrainian town of Hlukhiv in the Sumy region killed at least 10 people, including a child, and injured 13 more. This followed recent deadly Russian strikes in Sumy and Odesa, highlighting the continued civilian toll of the conflict.

President Zelenskyy addressed the Ukrainian parliament, presenting a “resilience plan” focused on bolstering the military and increasing domestic production of long-range drones and missiles to reduce reliance on Western aid. He emphasized the need to force Russia into a just peace. The plan also includes reforms to army management.

The 1000-day mark has spurred international reflection on the conflict’s trajectory, particularly with the incoming US President-elect Donald Trump’s pledge to swiftly end the war. NATO and EU officials affirmed continued support for Ukraine in the face of Russia’s aggression and the deployment of North Korean troops, which Zelenskyy claims may reach 100,000. Analysts note that neither side can sustain the war indefinitely, although Russia has greater resources.

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