Turkey seeks US approval to transfer ATACMS missiles to Ukraine
The US State Department has notified Congress of a potential transfer of ATACMS missiles from Turkey to Ukraine as Kyiv faces air defense shortfalls.
The US State Department has notified Congress regarding a potential re-export of American military hardware from Turkey to Ukraine. The proposed package reportedly includes 70 M39 ATACMS ballistic missiles and 12 M270 multiple launch rocket systems, pending final authorization from Washington.
The prospective transfer comes as Ukrainian defense officials report severe gaps in air defense capabilities, having intercepted only 29 of 195 Russian ballistic missiles launched in July. To bolster long-range strike options, Ukrainian forces continue upgrading specialized formations like the 19th Missile Brigade with Western systems and domestic weapons.
Meanwhile, Russian regional authorities are drastically raising financial bonuses for recruiters to up to one million rubles per volunteer in an effort to offset declining enlistment rates.
Sources: Defence24, Portal obronny, Rzeczpospolita, TVP info
Sources
- TVP info — Ukraińska obrona przeciwlotnicza niemal jak sito. Ujawniono dane
- Rzeczpospolita — Rosjan coraz trudniej wysłać na wojnę. Kreml płaci fortunę za nowych żołnierzy
- Defence24 — Toczka-U, Himars i Flaming wycelowane w Rosjan. Tak działa ukraińska „Święta Barbara”
- Portal obronny — Ukraina ma otrzymać ATACMS z Turcji. Transfer czeka na zgodę USA
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