The United States for the first time transferred long-range ATACMS missiles to Ukraine. They could have struck Berdyansk

The Ukrainian military used secretly US-supplied ATACMS long-range missiles during attacks on nine Russian helicopters in eastern Ukraine. about this Politico writes .

Previously, US President Joe Biden was “hesitant” to install ATACMS, fearing an escalation of the conflict. The transfer of these weapons indicates that "the US administration's calculations have changed following the slow Ukrainian counter-offensive."

Ukraine announced that its troops destroyed nine Russian helicopters, as well as other military equipment, in an attack on occupied Berdyansk and Lugansk. The Wall Street Journal claims that the Ukrainian Armed Forces used ATACMS missiles for this attack.

Later, Ukrainian President Vladimir Zelensky confirmed the receipt of ATACMS missiles.

“Thank you to everyone who fights and works for Ukraine! Thanks to everyone who helps! And today, special thanks to the United States. Our agreements with President Biden are being fulfilled. They are carried out very accurately - the “attacks” have proven themselves,” he said.

The New York Times also writes that the version of the ATACMS missile sent to Ukraine in small quantities is equipped with cluster munitions - small bombs that can cause damage over a large area.

Pro-war telegram channels “Two Majors” and Gray Zone published photographs allegedly taken in Berdyansk after the attack. that the airfield in Berdyansk was attacked by American missiles . also reported The WarGonzo telegram channel