Ukraine has launched a successful missile strike on Russian airfields in the occupied territories of Berdiansk and Luhansk, using US-provided MGM-140 ATACMS ballistic missiles with M74 cluster munitions. The attack resulted in the destruction of multiple Russian helicopters and military equipment. This marks the first time that the US-provided ATACMS missiles have been used in the conflict in Ukraine. The Ukrainian military has released videos of the missile launches, showcasing the devastating power of the ATACMS missiles. President Volodymyr Zelenskiy confirmed the use of the long-range missiles and praised their effectiveness. The strikes have inflicted heavy damage on the Russian-occupied airfields, demonstrating Ukraine's increased military capabilities.
ZELENSKIY CONFIRMS KYIV USED US-PROVIDED ATACMS MISSILES (Reuters) Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said on Tuesday Kyiv has used U.S.-provided long-range Army Tacticle Missile System (ATACMS) missiles. https://t.co/gcDYenKC4i
Ukraine's military shared video they say shows their first use of US long-range missiles against Russian forces. It said the ATACMS missiles inflicted heavy damage on two airfields in Russian-occupied areas https://t.co/geN5q3VtWY https://t.co/Il8IjXkziQ
Ukrainian forces used US-supplied long-range ATACMS missiles for the first time, inflicting heavy damage on two airfields in Russian-occupied areas, with President Volodymyr Zelenskiy saying that the weapons had ‘proven themselves’ https://t.co/geN5q3W1Mw https://t.co/kPmNWsl9uA
Ukraine releases a video of the launch of its first ATACMS attack against Russia positions. The airfields in temporarily occupied Luhansk & Berdyansk were targeted, resulting in the destruction on around 10 Russian helicopters The power of an ATACMS-launch is something else... https://t.co/cXFyXSwSOM
Ukraine uses long-range US missiles against Russian forces for first time https://t.co/uRH0kE1qxH https://t.co/xtU9o4oFBL
Ukraine-Russia 10/17/23: - Ukraine struck Russian-occupied airfields in Berdyansk and Luhansk with MGM-140A ATACMS BLK 1(s). Prior to the announcements, visual evidence of the M74 APAM submunitions and canisters provided by RU telegrams, confirmed its use. - Post strike, UA… https://t.co/4VKdZIXk0C https://t.co/jl0jn7yecq
The Ukrainian military is now in the possession of a highly sought-after Army Tactical Missile System, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky confirmed Tuesday, and it reportedly used them to carry out long-range strikes against Russian forces. https://t.co/NzCHqee33T
The Ukrainian Ministry of Defense releases the first footage of launches of American ATACMS missiles last night towards Berdiansk https://t.co/wZpOpwqkdu
A top Zelensky aide has shared a video said to be of the US-provided ATACMS being launched by Ukraine’s military. Likely the first ever use of the missiles in Ukraine. https://t.co/8H4PEpCIv1
The Armed Forces of Ukraine have shared the first official video of ATACMS being launched in Ukraine. Video: Valerii Zaluzhnyi via Telegram https://t.co/8wAnRCDqZQ
The Armed Forces of Ukraine have shared the first official video of ATACMS being launched in Ukraine. Video: Valery Zaluzhny via Telegram https://t.co/NCpBtGnc16
First footage Ukraine ATACMS launch. https://t.co/pz7SPBf6Ko
⚡️ Ukraine uses ATACMS for first time in strikes on Russian forces in Luhansk, Berdiansk. Ukraine struck Russian forces with U.S.-supplied long-range Army Tactical Missile Systems (ATACMS), marking their first usage on the battlefield. https://t.co/3GtP4ElvN0
Ukraine has used US ATACMS missiles that were secretly shipped to Kyiv to strike Russian military helicopters and airfields deep inside occupied territory, marking what Kremlin bloggers said was one of the most devastating bombardments of the war so far. https://t.co/CEEEzZSUTu
Ukraine’s military used new ATACMS missiles provided by the US after President Joe Biden agreed to supply the weapons, President Volodymyr Zelenskiy says https://t.co/vdXr9LFAxk
ukraine gets long awaited surface-to-surface missiles from usa that can strike well behind russian lines https://t.co/Iy99Luy3jw
⚠️ ZELENSKIY CONFIRMS KYIV USED US-PROVIDED ATACMS MISSILES Full Story → https://t.co/jTUZsGQ0zP Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said on Tuesday Kyiv has used U.S.-provided long-range Army Tacticle Missile System (ATACMS) missiles. https://t.co/9o7qo7NSQq
Ukraine Says It Attacked Russians Using Secretly Supplied U.S. Long-Range Missiles https://t.co/U41mjWvI1a https://t.co/vvOHaiid8Q
Inside Biden’s decision to secretly send longer-range U.S. missiles to Ukraine https://t.co/QQ7qRh8120
BREAKING: Ukraine has started firing ATACMS missiles on Russian targets https://t.co/lX11T4d75C
Ukraine uses long-range US missiles against Russian forces for first time https://t.co/LvjjkqEaT4 https://t.co/v7hQX8TmPr
⚡️ CNN: Ukraine uses ATACMS for first time on battlefield Ukraine struck Russian positions with the U.S.-supplied long-range Army Tactical Missile Systems (ATACMS), marking their first usage on the battlefield, unnamed U.S. officials confirmed to CNN. https://t.co/3GtP4ElvN0
In #Ukraine, the military said today that it had struck Russian-controlled airfields in occupied Berdyansk and Luhansk overnight. At least three Russian pro-war Telegram channels claimed the attacks used long-range army tactical missile systems (ATACMS). https://t.co/OoeZ2fPhP1
Ukraine used long-range ATACMS to strike Russian depot and aircraft https://t.co/U4CPK8ovUb
Ukraine reportedly used long-range missiles secretly sent from the US https://t.co/KQecNfplgc
Ukraine uses secretly shipped U.S. missiles to launch surprise strike https://t.co/332ssRZMkC
Secretly Deployed ATACMS Used in Devastating Ukrainian Strike on Russian Airfield – Report Kyiv used US-supplied ATACMS missiles secretly deployed to Ukraine in a devastating overnight attack on Russian airfields, according to reports. https://t.co/qRAy4dm5xr https://t.co/SbdRGvUUVl
Ukraine fired long-range ATACMS missiles at Russian positions for the first time on Tuesday, according to the WSJ. The U.S. reportedly sent Ukraine a small number of the weapons in secret in recent days. https://t.co/9TXSswwrvz
Ukraine has used American ATACMS missiles for the first time, a U.S. official said. They'll allow Ukraine to strike distant Russian targets. https://t.co/6Suuu1i3gr
Ukraine deploys ATACMS missile against Russian forces for the first time - The Wall Street Journal https://t.co/ugxhNGifkS https://t.co/1So0zzXuQL
💥 UKRAINE FIRES US-PROVIDED LONG-RANGE MISSILES ON RUSSIAN FORCES -REPORTS Full Story → https://t.co/gwPDLZsgec Ukraine launched U.S.-provided long-range ATACMS missiles against Russian forces on Tuesday, according to media reports that citing unidentified sources familiar… https://t.co/YH5yvCJ5UW
Ukraine today used ATACMS missiles to destroy aircraft & military hardware at two Russian air bases, the first time the U.S.-provided weapons that Kyiv had long been asking for have been used in the war. W/@mgordonwsj @nancyayoussef https://t.co/nxIZWM5zXe https://t.co/nxIZWM5zXe
Breaking News: Ukraine used a long-range weapon from the U.S. for the first time, attacking two key Russian air bases deep behind enemy lines, Western officials said. https://t.co/lbTi0VvrDj
"The Ukrainian military on Tuesday used U.S.-supplied longer-range missiles to strike nine Russian helicopters in eastern Ukraine, after Washington secretly shipped the weapons in recent weeks." https://t.co/DUQCMCfLSm.
WSJ confirms. "Ukraine launched ATACMS missiles at Russian forces on Tuesday, marking the first time that the U.S.-provided weapons have been used in the conflict in Ukraine." https://t.co/zxZYxI6YeI
Two US officials confirm long-range missiles were sent to Ukraine in secret supply meant to take Russians by surprise https://t.co/PsfEcbamNx
The Wall Street Journal confirms that Ukraine 🇺🇦 launched M39 ATACMS missiles for the first time in the war which have a range of about 165km “A small number of the missiles have been secretly sent to Ukraine in recent days, according to people familiar with the matter.” https://t.co/Nj7ew4Ogw9
Ukraine has fired U.S.-provided ATACMS at Russian forces for the first time in the war. Tuesday's strikes were aimed at targets in "temporarily occupied Luhansk and Berdyansk." "A small number of the missiles have been secretly sent to Ukraine recently." https://t.co/jxUQ5bFulX
UKRAINE FIRES ATACMS MISSILE AT RUSSIAN FORCES FOR THE FIRST TIME - WSJ
WSJ News Exclusive: Ukraine launched ATACMS missiles at Russian forces on Tuesday, marking the first time that the U.S-provided weapons have been used in the conflict in Ukraine https://t.co/unqnPcfg8u https://t.co/unqnPcfg8u
🇺🇦 UKRAINE FIRES ATACMS MISSILE AT RUSSIAN FORCES FOR THE FIRST TIME - WSJ
BREAKING: Ukraine launched ATACMS missiles at Russian forces for the firet time on Tuesday - WSJ https://t.co/WRvD5o5WaZ
BREAKING: Ukraine has received cluster munition ATACMS They used them to strike airfields in Berdyansk and Luhansk yesterday. This video shows several Russian helicopters on fire in Berdyansk. Huge news https://t.co/ItNGpgxRHg
Ukrainians launched an attack against an airfield in Berdyansk destroying an ammo depot and several helicopters of mixed use (9 claimed) Analysts say this was almost certainly the result of multiple ATACMS missiles with a cluster munition warhead https://t.co/HJrNGxflmq
#NewsMap For the first time ever, the Ukrainian army used MGM-140 ATACMS ballistic missiles with M74 cluster munitions to hit and destroy the Russian air base in occupied #Berdiansk. Acc. to corresponding Ukrainian & Russian sources, at least 9 Russian helicopters were destroyed. https://t.co/bkKNG135TX
Ukrainians launched an attack against an airfield in Berdyansk destroying an ammo depot and several helicopters of mixed use (9 claimed) Analysts say this was almost certainly the result of multiple ATACMS missiles with a cluster munition warhead https://t.co/xtFETvI1kU
Ukraine’s military says it conducted successful missile strikes on airfields controlled by Russian forces in occupied Luhansk & Berdyansk. 4 missiles hit Russian military personnel, weapons & equipment, destroying 2 helicopters, Ukraine says @FT live news: https://t.co/19Pu3IhKkG
⚡️Ukrainian forces strike Russian airfields in occupied territories 👇 https://t.co/h794goU8YO
⚡️Ukrainian forces strike Russian airfields in occupied territories. https://t.co/h794goU8YO
Multiple sources are stating that there was a successful Ukrainian ATACMS strike on Russian military equipment at the Berdiansk Airfield in the early hours of the morning. Pro-Russian milblogger Fighterbomber stated that this attack is "One of the most serious blows of all time… https://t.co/t2uKX35HAY https://t.co/XoEBN2cfJk
💥 Ukrainian forces strike Russian airfields near occupied Berdiansk and Luhansk: 2 helicopters hit https://t.co/4mxi2B9olg
Ukraine says it has hit airfields in Russian-occupied Luhansk and Berdyansk. https://t.co/KzJXUH5Hyq
The Ukrainian Army struck Russian military airfields in temporarily occupied Luhansk and Berdyansk a few hours ago. The video is from Berdyansk and shows Russian weapons "cooking off" Initial reports say that Russian helicopters were destroyed https://t.co/0al5OFmQ9W