Ukraine using covert US long-range missiles

The weapons are part of a $1 billion Ukraine aid package

South Korea fires ATACMS missiles in joint U.S. exercises
The U.S. began sending Ukraine longer-range Army Tactical Missile System missiles last month
(Image credit: South Korean Defense Ministry via Getty Images)

What happened

Ukraine's military is already hitting Russian targets with powerful long-range ballistic missiles secretly provided by the U.S., officials said Wednesday.

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 Justin Klawans has worked as a staff writer at The Week since 2022. He began his career covering local news before joining Newsweek as a breaking news reporter, where he wrote about politics, national and global affairs, business, crime, sports, film, television and other Hollywood news. Justin has also freelanced for outlets including Collider and United Press International.