Reports indicate US forces used the combat-untested Precision Strike Missile (PrSM) during strikes on Iran on February 28, 2026, with1,2] a missile hitting civilian infrastructure, including a school and sports hall, near Lamerd. The Lockheed Martin-developed weapon is designed to replace ATACMS. 


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U.S. President-elect Donald Trump criticized Ukraine's use of U.S.-supplied missiles for attacks deep into Russian territory in a Time magazine interview published on Thursday, comments that suggest he could alter U.S. policy toward Ukraine. Watch to know more!

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Russia has warned that Ukraine's recent use of ATACMS missiles marks a "new phase" in the ongoing war. The missile strike, which targeted Russian positions, is seen as a significant escalation in the conflict, with Russia signaling potential intensified military responses.

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Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov has stated that Ukraine's use of ATACMS missiles marks an escalation by the West in the ongoing Russia-Ukraine war. Lavrov criticized the U.S. for supplying the long-range missiles, warning that it could further intensify the conflict. The missile strikes are seen as a significant step in Ukraine's counteroffensive against Russian forces.

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Russia has claimed that Ukraine could not have launched ATACMS missile strikes without U.S. assistance, emphasizing the significant role of American support in Ukraine's military operations. The U.S. recently confirmed it had supplied Ukraine with the long-range missiles as part of its ongoing aid to bolster Ukraine's defense against Russia's invasion.

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Russia is estimated to have lost 14 helicopters during <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/ukraine-attacks-russian-targets-with-missile-system-covertly-given-by-the-us-648172">strikes by Ukraine</a> through the US-provided Army Tactical Missile Systems (ATACMS) this week, British defence ministry claimed. The announcement reflects the game-changer role that the missile system may play for Ukraine, mirroring the successful role played by&nbsp;US-provided Stinger missiles to the Afghan Mujahideen in the 1980s during Soviet invasion of Afghanistan.

The ATACMS and Stinger missiles, however, are two different kind of air weapons but their potential to turn the dynamics of a conflict during a frontline impasse shows initial similarities.&nbsp;

ATACMS are capable of reaching targets 100 miles or more away, whereas an FIM-92 Stinger is a human-portable air-defence system that operates as an infrared homing surface-to-air missile.&nbsp;It can be adapted to fire from a wide variety of ground vehicles, and from helicopters as the Air-to-Air Stinger. 
 
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According to an&nbsp;estimate published by Air Defence Artillery platform, Afghan Mujahideen during the 1980s&nbsp;used Stingers to shoot down 269 aircraft out of 340 engagements, with a 79 per cent success rate. 
 
On Friday (Oct 20), the UK Ministry of Defence (MOD) said in its intelligence update that while the extent of damage is currently unconfirmed, it is likely nine Russian military helicopters at Berdyansk and five at Luhansk were destroyed.

Earlier this week, the Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky announced that Kyiv used the ATACMS to attack Russian airfields in Luhansk region and the port city of Berdyansk in the Zaporizhzhia region on Tuesday.

The Kremlin is yet to react on the reports of the strikes but on Wednesday Russian President Vladimir Putin, whilst in Beijing,&nbsp;called the US delivery of ATACMS missiles to Ukraine "another mistake by the United States."

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"War is war," Putin said. "And, of course, I have said that [ATACMS] pose a threat. It goes without saying. But what counts most is that they are completely unable to drastically change the situation along the line of contact. It's impossible."

<h2>What does it mean?</h2>

According to the British defence officials cited in the Newsweek, it is expected that the losses of the helicopters will impact Moscow's ability to defend its assets in the contested territories and its ongoing scale of offence against Ukraine.

"Given that Russian fixed wing close air support to date has been extremely poor, Russian defensive lines have become increasingly reliant on rotary wing support in the face of the Ukrainian offensive," the ministry's intelligence update said.

"Berdyansk was being used as a primary Forward Operating Base on the southern axis providing both logistics and offensive/defensive capabilities."

"Given the current strain on Russian military production, the confirmed loss of any air frames will be difficult to replace in the short to medium term," the British MOD said.

"This loss will also likely create additional pressure on Russia's pilots and air frames, already almost certainly suffering combat exhaustion and maintenance issues due to the unanticipated protracted campaign," it said.

Moscow has lost 324 of its 899 military helicopters since the beginning of war in Ukraine, according to figures cited by the General Staff of Ukraine's armed forces.

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Russia is estimated to have lost 14 helicopters during strikes by Ukraine through the US-provided Army Tactical Missile Systems (ATACMS) this week, British defence ministry claimed.

Russia is estimated to have lost 14 helicopters during strikes by Ukraine through the US-provided Army Tactical Missile Systems (ATACMS) this week, British defence ministry claimed. The announcement reflects the game-changer role that the missile system may play for Ukraine, mirroring the successful role played by US-provided Stinger missiles to the Afghan Mujahideen in the 1980s during Soviet invasion of Afghanistan. The ATACMS and Stinger missiles, however, are two different kind of air weapons but their potential to turn the dynamics of a conflict during a frontline impasse shows initial similarities. ATACMS are capable of reaching targets 100 miles or more away, whereas an FIM-92 Stinger is a human-portable air-defence system that operates as an infrared homing surface-to-air missile. It can be adapted to fire from a wide variety of ground vehicles, and from helicopters as the Air-to-Air Stinger. Also read | Ukraine attacks Russian targets with missile system secretly given by the US According to an estimate published by Air Defence Artillery platform, Afghan Mujahideen during the 1980s used Stingers to shoot down 269 aircraft out of 340 engagements, with a 79 per cent success rate. On Friday (Oct 20), the UK Ministry of Defence (MOD) said in its intelligence update that while the extent of damage is currently unconfirmed, it is likely nine Russian military helicopters at Berdyansk and five at Luhansk were destroyed. Earlier this week, the Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky announced that Kyiv used the ATACMS to attack Russian airfields in Luhansk region and the port city of Berdyansk in the Zaporizhzhia region on Tuesday. The Kremlin is yet to react on the reports of the strikes but on Wednesday Russian President Vladimir Putin, whilst in Beijing, called the US delivery of ATACMS missiles to Ukraine "another mistake by the United States." Also watch | How has Ukraine war impacted Russia's trade? | Trade booms between Russia & China | WION × "War is war," Putin said. "And, of course, I have said that [ATACMS] pose a threat. It goes without saying. But what counts most is that they are completely unable to drastically change the situation along the line of contact. It's impossible." What does it mean? According to the British defence officials cited in the Newsweek, it is expected that the losses of the helicopters will impact Moscow's ability to defend its assets in the contested territories and its ongoing scale of offence against Ukraine. "Given that Russian fixed wing close air support to date has been extremely poor, Russian defensive lines have become increasingly reliant on rotary wing support in the face of the Ukrainian offensive," the ministry's intelligence update said. "Berdyansk was being used as a primary Forward Operating Base on the southern axis providing both logistics and offensive/defensive capabilities." "Given the current strain on Russian military production, the confirmed loss of any air frames will be difficult to replace in the short to medium term," the British MOD said. "This loss will also likely create additional pressure on Russia's pilots and air frames, already almost certainly suffering combat exhaustion and maintenance issues due to the unanticipated protracted campaign," it said. Moscow has lost 324 of its 899 military helicopters since the beginning of war in Ukraine, according to figures cited by the General Staff of Ukraine's armed forces. (Disclaimer: A number of claims and counterclaims are being made on Ukraine-Russia war on the ground and online. While WION takes utmost care to accurately and responsibly report ongoing developments, we cannot independently verify the authenticity of all statements, photos and videos.) WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

From Afghanistan to Ukraine: Is US-provided ATACMS leading to Russia's ‘Stinger-missile-moment’ in 2023?

Ukraine's armed forces used recently acquired American long-range missiles against Russia for the first time on Tuesday (October 17). US President Joe Biden, who was previously hesitant to provide these weapons to Ukraine, ultimately authorised the covert delivery by the Pentagon in response to what they said were Ukraine's urgent needs on field against Russian offensive.&nbsp;

They were reportedly deployed to strike two air bases in territory now overtaken by Russia, causing significant damage, according to Ukrainian special operations forces.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky expressed gratitude to Washington for its support.

<h2>What does it mean?</h2>

The decision marks a shift in the Biden administration's approach, particularly as Ukraine grappled with a challenging counteroffensive in its southern and eastern regions.

While the impact of these missiles on the battlefield remains uncertain, officials believe they can effectively target key Russian bases that support troops in Ukraine. The delivery was conducted covertly due to concerns about potential attacks during shipment.

The decision to provide these long-range missiles marked a significant change, partly influenced by actions taken by Britain and France.

<h2>What are these long-range missiles?</h2>

These long-range missiles are known as ATACMS or Army Tactical Missile System and were designed during the end of the Cold War for deep-strike missions on priority enemy targets.

The ATACMS missiles provided to Ukraine contain cluster munitions, a type of weaponry banned by international agreements that the United States has not signed.&nbsp;

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In July, the United States began supplying Ukraine with 155-millimetre&nbsp;artillery shells designed for destroying armoured vehicles and enemy soldiers.

These missiles have a range of 100 miles and can be launched from mobile platforms that can quickly relocate to avoid counterattacks.

Ukraine has reportedly pledged not to use these missiles within Russia's recognised borders.&nbsp;

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Ukraine's armed forces used recently acquired American long-range missiles against Russia for the first time on Tuesday (October 17). US President Joe Biden, who was previously hesitant to provide these weapons to Ukraine, ultimately authorised the covert delivery by the Pentagon in response to what they said were Ukraine's urgent needs on field against Russian offensive.

Ukraine's armed forces used recently acquired American long-range missiles against Russia for the first time on Tuesday (October 17). US President Joe Biden, who was previously hesitant to provide these weapons to Ukraine, ultimately authorised the covert delivery by the Pentagon in response to what they said were Ukraine's urgent needs on field against Russian offensive. They were reportedly deployed to strike two air bases in territory now overtaken by Russia, causing significant damage, according to Ukrainian special operations forces. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky expressed gratitude to Washington for its support. What does it mean? The decision marks a shift in the Biden administration's approach, particularly as Ukraine grappled with a challenging counteroffensive in its southern and eastern regions. While the impact of these missiles on the battlefield remains uncertain, officials believe they can effectively target key Russian bases that support troops in Ukraine. The delivery was conducted covertly due to concerns about potential attacks during shipment. The decision to provide these long-range missiles marked a significant change, partly influenced by actions taken by Britain and France. What are these long-range missiles? These long-range missiles are known as ATACMS or Army Tactical Missile System and were designed during the end of the Cold War for deep-strike missions on priority enemy targets. The ATACMS missiles provided to Ukraine contain cluster munitions, a type of weaponry banned by international agreements that the United States has not signed. Also read | US will send ATACMS long-range missiles to Ukraine: Report In July, the United States began supplying Ukraine with 155-millimetre artillery shells designed for destroying armoured vehicles and enemy soldiers. These missiles have a range of 100 miles and can be launched from mobile platforms that can quickly relocate to avoid counterattacks. Ukraine has reportedly pledged not to use these missiles within Russia's recognised borders. (Disclaimer: A number of claims and counterclaims are being made on the Ukraine-Russia conflict on the ground and online. While WION takes utmost care to accurately report this developing news story, we cannot independently verify the authenticity of all statements, photos and videos.) WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

Ukraine attacks Russian targets with missile system secretly given by the US

The Army Tactical Missile System has been recently fired for the first time in Australia. The country will need capabilities such as the Army tactical Missile System able to hit a land-based target with speed and precision to meet the challenge of denying access to a vast region.

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