Reported 8 months ago
On May 28, 2024, Ukrainian forces used U.S.-provided Stinger air defense missiles in Zaporizhzhia Oblast. The U.S. has authorized Ukraine to strike Russian military targets on the border not just near Kharkiv, as Russian attacks on the northeastern region have intensified. The U.S. Department of Defense clarified that although the policy remains the same - with attacks limited to military targets - there is no longer a restriction on targeting Russian territories beyond Kharkiv. This decision aims to allow Ukraine to defend itself when attacked, similar to how Russia has crossed borders to attack Ukraine. This update aligns with the statements of U.S. National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan, emphasizing that Ukraine should have the capability to retaliate when threatened by Russian forces from their own territory.
Source: YAHOO