Ukraine uses U.S.-made ATACMS missiles inside Russia for the first time

Ukraine fired at least six U.S.-made ATACMS missiles against an arsenal in the Bryansk region on Tuesday, the first use of the weapons to hit a target inside Russia, the Russian Defense Ministry said.

A Ukrainian official confirmed the use of the missiles, speaking on the condition of anonymity because of the sensitivity of the subject. The attack comes two days after it was reported that the Biden administration had lifted restrictions on the use of the missiles against targets inside Russia, long a Ukrainian request.

The Russian statement said six missiles were fired but that five were shot down and one was damaged by air defense.

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