In a major policy shift, the Biden administration has authorized Ukraine to use the ballistic missiles within Russia.

For the first time, President Joe Biden has authorized Ukraine to launch American-supplied missiles deep inside Russian territory, according to multiple news reports. The missiles are known as Army Tactical Missile Systems, or ATACMS for short.

Kyiv, Ukraine – Washington’s decision to let Kyiv use high-precision Army Tactical Missile Systems (ATACMSs) to strike targets in Russia came “too late”, says Vitaly, a wounded Ukrainian serviceman who needs crutches to get around central Kyiv.