PRESIDENT Joe Biden has given Ukraine permission to use US long-range missiles to strike targets within Russian territory.
The decision came hours after Russia launched a bombardment against Ukraine that killed at least 10 civilians and targeted critical infrastructure, causing power cuts.
The decision to lift the ban on using the missiles marks a significant escalation in US support for Kyiv, letting president Volodymyr Zelensky use Army Tactical Missile Systems with a range of almost 190 miles.
It is understood the supersonic ballistic weapons will be used to target Russian and North Korean forces in Russia's Kursk region.
Biden's decision comes two months before Donald Trump, who wants to delay military aid and broker a peace deal, returns to the White House.
Moscow recently enlisted North Korean despot Kim Jong Un's troops to support its offensive. US officials indicate one objective of their missile deployment is to deter further North Korean involvement by highlighting the weakness of their forces in Russian territory.
This story is from the November 18, 2024 edition of Daily Record.
Start your 7-day Magzter GOLD free trial to access thousands of curated premium stories, and 9,000+ magazines and newspapers.
Already a subscriber ? Sign In
This story is from the November 18, 2024 edition of Daily Record.
Start your 7-day Magzter GOLD free trial to access thousands of curated premium stories, and 9,000+ magazines and newspapers.
Already a subscriber? Sign In
DAY THE ROOF CAVED IN AT IBROX
'Gerrard talked about fixing the roof while the sun was shining on day we lifted trophy but we didn't really do it... the players knew we weren't getting stronger... when Steven left standards got lower'
RORY WINS HIS 6th WITH A SEVE HEART
Mcllroy's tears as he equals legend
WE'LL NEED TO BE OZSOME
Townsend tells nine-try Scots to up their game for Aussies
Sunbeds were the done thing when I started tanning at 16
Nicola tells of health scare after decades of weekly trips to salons
TOWER BLOCKED
Royal Mail suspends deliveries over abuse to postie
TRUMP'S LOST HIS SPARKLER
He misses out in bid to buy £1.6m orange diamond
MSPs VOTE ON DOUBLE JOBS BAN
Bid to scupper Flynn dual role push
janec enjoy the A Wynne..and a loss
Opera star Evans' Towering performance ends in an exit
Dennis the Menace...& stasher
A GRANDAD has been buying the Beano nearly every week since he was a 10-year-old paperboy.
COL IS WAY WEALTHIER
COLEEN Rooney's rumoured £1.5million I'm a Celebrity fee will be small change compared to a mega pay day coming her way.
