What You Need to Know: The war in Ukraine could shift dramatically as reports suggest the U.S. has authorized the use of long-range munitions, such as ATACMS missiles, inside Russia’s Kursk Oblast. France and the U.K. are also considering allowing Ukraine to use Storm Shadow and SCALP-EG missiles against Russian targets.
-This decision marks a significant departure from NATO’s earlier hesitations over escalation risks. The move follows reports of North Korean troops fighting for Russia in Kursk, with Western officials hoping to deter further deployments.
-While restricted to Kursk for now, this authorization enables Ukraine to strike high-value Russian military targets, potentially altering the war's trajectory.
The war in Ukraine might very well change course soon. It appears—there is no official confirmation yet—that the United States has authorized the use of long-range munitions inside Russian territory.
Meanwhile, France and the United Kingdom are also debating authorization for Ukraine to use their donated munitions against targets within Russia.
After months of slow but gradual tactical gains in several parts of the contact line, the Russian forces are now faced with a challenge that can’t be easily overcome.
U.S. officials quoted anonymously by the........