Ukraine’s First-Ever ATACMS Strike in Russia, Explained | WSJ

Published: Nov. 19, 2024, 5:59 p.m.

Ukraine fired long-range U.S. missiles inside Russia for the first time despite Moscow’s threats of retaliation. The attack hit an ammunition storage facility near the Russian city of Karachev and is the first such assault to use long-range, NATO-made arms. WSJ’s Alistair MacDonald explains why the Kremlin sees this as a major escalation. Chapters: 0:00 Ukraine fired long-range missiles into Russia 0:45 ATACMS and Storm Shadow 2:28 New targets and logistics 3:57 What’s next? Russia-Ukraine Conflict WSJ’s latest news coverage around the 2022-2024 Russia-Ukraine conflict. #Ukraine #Russia #WSJ