Washington officially confirmed Ukraine's right to use American weapons for retaliatory strikes on Russia's border regions, including the Kursk region.
This was reported by URA-Inform with reference to the Politika Strany telegram channel.
This statement was made by the deputy official representative of the Pentagon Sabrina Singh, who specified that such actions are considered as part of Ukraine's defensive strategy.
«Our position is to support Ukraine in its efforts to defend itself from Russian attacks emanating from border regions such as Kursk and Sumy regions,» Singh said.
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However, it is important to note that this permission does not apply to the use of long-range missiles deep in Russian territory. Officials stress that such strikes remain outside the scope of the mandate.
The United States has previously given Ukraine the ability to use short-range weapons to defend its borders in areas adjacent to the Russian border. The move is part of Washington's broader support , aimed at strengthening Ukraine's defensive capabilities in the context of the ongoing conflict.
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