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's military says Ukraine fired us-supplied long-range missiles in what would be the first attack since Washington authorized the use of its weapons....

Russia-Ukraine War: Ukraine Uses US Missiles Deep Inside Russia For First Time

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky on Tuesday (Nov 19) urged Europe to "push Russia harder" as the Ukraine war marks its 1000th day.&nbsp;

Zelensky said that Ukraine will never give in to Russia's aggression.&nbsp;

"The more time he (Russian President Vladimir Putin) has, the worse the conditions become," the Ukrainian president told a special session of the European Parliament.&nbsp;

Tuesday marks the 1,000 days since the Russian invasion of Ukraine began on 24 February 2022. Zelensky warned that Putin "[would] not stop on his own" and urged that Russia be pushed towards a "just peace".

He added that the deployment of North Korean troops was a significant sign that Russia wanted to escalate the conflict.&nbsp;

"While some European leaders think about some elections, or something like this, at Ukraine's expense, Putin is focused on winning this war," he warned.

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"Ukraine will never submit to the occupiers, and the Russian military will be punished for violating international law," the Ukrainian foreign ministry said.

Meanwhile, Ukraine's military commander-in-chief wrote on Telegram that the country had faced 1,000 days of "extremely complex, fierce battle for our existence" and "destroying the enemy".

"In the frozen trenches of Donetsk region and in the burning steppes of Kherson region under shells, hail, and anti-aircraft guns - we are fighting for the right to life."

Watch |&nbsp;Russia-Ukraine War: 1,000 Days of Death &amp; Destruction in Ukraine

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This comes on the same day Ukraine fired six US-made long-range missiles inside Russian territory.&nbsp;

The Russian defence ministry said that Ukraine fired six US-made ATACMS at Russia’s Bryansk region. This comes after the United States President Joe Biden permitted Ukraine to use the US-supplied long-range missiles on Monday, to attack inside Russia.

Ukrainian forces fired six "ballistic missiles," the ministry said on its official Telegram page, adding that five of these missiles were downed and the sixth was damaged.&nbsp;

Disclaimer: A number of claims and counterclaims are being made on the 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.

(With inputs from agencies)

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky on Tuesday (Nov 19) urged Europe to "push Russia harder" as the Ukraine war marks its 1000th day. Zelensky said that Ukraine will never give in to Russia's aggression.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky on Tuesday (Nov 19) urged Europe to "push Russia harder" as the Ukraine war marks its 1000th day. Zelensky said that Ukraine will never give in to Russia's aggression. "The more time he (Russian President Vladimir Putin) has, the worse the conditions become," the Ukrainian president told a special session of the European Parliament. Tuesday marks the 1,000 days since the Russian invasion of Ukraine began on 24 February 2022. Zelensky warned that Putin "[would] not stop on his own" and urged that Russia be pushed towards a "just peace". He added that the deployment of North Korean troops was a significant sign that Russia wanted to escalate the conflict. "While some European leaders think about some elections, or something like this, at Ukraine's expense, Putin is focused on winning this war," he warned. Also read: Russia claims Ukraine fired six US-made long range missiles after Biden admin gave nod for use "Ukraine will never submit to the occupiers, and the Russian military will be punished for violating international law," the Ukrainian foreign ministry said. Meanwhile, Ukraine's military commander-in-chief wrote on Telegram that the country had faced 1,000 days of "extremely complex, fierce battle for our existence" and "destroying the enemy". "In the frozen trenches of Donetsk region and in the burning steppes of Kherson region under shells, hail, and anti-aircraft guns - we are fighting for the right to life." Watch | Russia-Ukraine War: 1,000 Days of Death & Destruction in Ukraine × This comes on the same day Ukraine fired six US-made long-range missiles inside Russian territory. The Russian defence ministry said that Ukraine fired six US-made ATACMS at Russia’s Bryansk region. This comes after the United States President Joe Biden permitted Ukraine to use the US-supplied long-range missiles on Monday, to attack inside Russia. Ukrainian forces fired six "ballistic missiles," the ministry said on its official Telegram page, adding that five of these missiles were downed and the sixth was damaged. Disclaimer: A number of claims and counterclaims are being made on the 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. (With inputs from agencies)

Zelensky urges allies to 'push Russia harder' as war crosses 1000th day, warns Putin will not stop on his own

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Russia-Ukraine War: Ukraine Fires American Missiles on Russia

Ukraine struck&nbsp;Russia with US-made long-range missiles for the first time even as Russian President Vladimir Putin talked&nbsp;of 'nuclear response'.&nbsp;

The Ukrainian armed forces carried out their first strike in a border region within Russian territory with an Army Tactical Missile System (ATACMS) missile, the Russian Defence Ministry said on Tuesday.&nbsp;

The ministry said that Kyiv fired six US-made ATACMS at Russia’s Bryansk region. This comes a day after US President Joe Biden permitted Ukraine to use the US-supplied long-range missiles to attack inside Russia.

Ukrainian forces fired six "ballistic missiles," the ministry said on its official Telegram page, adding that five of these missiles were downed and the sixth was damaged.&nbsp;

"According to confirmed data, American-made ATACMS operational-tactical missiles were used," it added.

"Tonight, at 3:25, the enemy launched a strike on a facility in the Bryansk region with six ballistic missiles. According to confirmed data, American-made ATACMS operational-tactical missiles were used," the department said, as reported by state media RIA Novosti. 
 
It claimed that the S-400 and Pantsir air defence missile systems shot down five missiles and damaged sixth one, fragments of which fell on a&nbsp;military facility, causing a fire. 
 
The ministry stressed the debris fell on the territory of an unspecified military facility.&nbsp;

The fallen debris led to a fire, but no causalities have been reported, the ministry added.&nbsp;

Earlier in the day, Russian President Vladimir Putin&nbsp;signed a decree allowing Moscow to use nuclear weapons against a non-nuclear state&nbsp;receiving backing from nuclear powers.

Kremlin further defended the decree, labelling it as "necessary".

Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov&nbsp;said that Russia broadening its rules for the use of nuclear weapons was a "necessary" response to what the country considers Western threats to its security.

As Biden is set to leave the administration in January, the move marks a significant change in the policy of the US in the Russia-Ukraine conflict. Meanwhile, President-elect Donald Trump has pledged to limit US support for Ukraine and bring an end to the ongoing war.&nbsp;

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Biden administration's decision comes months after Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky requested permission to use American weapons to strike inside Russia.&nbsp;

<h2>What is the Army Tactical Missile System?</h2>

The Army Tactical Missile System (ATACMS) is a surface-to-surface ballistic missile that can hit targets at up to 300 km. The range of the missile makes it particularly significant for Ukraine.&nbsp;

ATACMS was built by the defence manufacturer Lockheed Martin. They are fuelled by solid rocket propellant and follow a ballistic path into the atmosphere before coming back down at a high speed and high angle, which makes them difficult to intercept.&nbsp;

Kyiv has been using these missiles on Russian targets in occupied Ukrainian territory for more than a year now.&nbsp;

Till now, the US has never permitted Ukraine to use the ATACMS inside Russian territory. However, Ukraine kept on asking America to allow them to use it.&nbsp;

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However, the Ukrainian president has not confirmed anything about these attacks inside Russia. But, on Sunday, he said, "Strikes are not made with words ... The missiles will speak for themselves."

A Western diplomat stressed that it might raise the war cost for Russia.

"I don't think it will be decisive," a Western diplomat in Kyiv told the BBC, requesting anonymity due to the sensitivity of the matter. However, it’s an overdue symbolic decision to raise the stakes and demonstrate military support to Ukraine."

"It can raise the war cost for Russia," the diplomat added.&nbsp;

(With inputs from agencies)

Ukraine struck Russia with US-made long-range missiles for the first time even as Russian President Vladimir Putin talked of 'nuclear response'. The Ukrainian armed forces carried out their first strike in a border region within Russian territory with an Army Tactical Missile System (ATACMS) missile, the Russian Defence Ministry said on Tuesday.

Ukraine struck Russia with US-made long-range missiles for the first time even as Russian President Vladimir Putin talked of 'nuclear response'. The Ukrainian armed forces carried out their first strike in a border region within Russian territory with an Army Tactical Missile System (ATACMS) missile, the Russian Defence Ministry said on Tuesday. The ministry said that Kyiv fired six US-made ATACMS at Russia’s Bryansk region. This comes a day after US President Joe Biden permitted Ukraine to use the US-supplied long-range missiles to attack inside Russia. Ukrainian forces fired six "ballistic missiles," the ministry said on its official Telegram page, adding that five of these missiles were downed and the sixth was damaged. "According to confirmed data, American-made ATACMS operational-tactical missiles were used," it added. "Tonight, at 3:25, the enemy launched a strike on a facility in the Bryansk region with six ballistic missiles. According to confirmed data, American-made ATACMS operational-tactical missiles were used," the department said, as reported by state media RIA Novosti. It claimed that the S-400 and Pantsir air defence missile systems shot down five missiles and damaged sixth one, fragments of which fell on a military facility, causing a fire. The ministry stressed the debris fell on the territory of an unspecified military facility. The fallen debris led to a fire, but no causalities have been reported, the ministry added. Earlier in the day, Russian President Vladimir Putin signed a decree allowing Moscow to use nuclear weapons against a non-nuclear state receiving backing from nuclear powers. Kremlin further defended the decree, labelling it as "necessary". Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov said that Russia broadening its rules for the use of nuclear weapons was a "necessary" response to what the country considers Western threats to its security. As Biden is set to leave the administration in January, the move marks a significant change in the policy of the US in the Russia-Ukraine conflict. Meanwhile, President-elect Donald Trump has pledged to limit US support for Ukraine and bring an end to the ongoing war. Also read: Biden permits Ukraine to use US-supplied long-range missiles to strike inside Russia Biden administration's decision comes months after Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky requested permission to use American weapons to strike inside Russia. What is the Army Tactical Missile System? The Army Tactical Missile System (ATACMS) is a surface-to-surface ballistic missile that can hit targets at up to 300 km. The range of the missile makes it particularly significant for Ukraine. ATACMS was built by the defence manufacturer Lockheed Martin. They are fuelled by solid rocket propellant and follow a ballistic path into the atmosphere before coming back down at a high speed and high angle, which makes them difficult to intercept. Kyiv has been using these missiles on Russian targets in occupied Ukrainian territory for more than a year now. Till now, the US has never permitted Ukraine to use the ATACMS inside Russian territory. However, Ukraine kept on asking America to allow them to use it. Watch | Russia-Ukraine War: Biden Allows Ukraine To Use U.S. Arms To Strike Inside Russia × However, the Ukrainian president has not confirmed anything about these attacks inside Russia. But, on Sunday, he said, "Strikes are not made with words ... The missiles will speak for themselves." A Western diplomat stressed that it might raise the war cost for Russia. "I don't think it will be decisive," a Western diplomat in Kyiv told the BBC, requesting anonymity due to the sensitivity of the matter. However, it’s an overdue symbolic decision to raise the stakes and demonstrate military support to Ukraine." "It can raise the war cost for Russia," the diplomat added. (With inputs from agencies)

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