Ukraine's General Staff confirmed the use of US-made ATACMS missiles against military targets in Russia. This marks the first ATACMS strike confirmed by the General Staff, though it was widely reported that Ukraine first used ATACMS on Russian territory on Nov. 19, 2024.
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Ukraine used US-made ATACMS against military targets in Russia on Nov. 18, 2025
Ukrainian forces conducted a precision strike using ATACMS missiles against unspecified military targets in Russian territory.
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