Source: NYT
Context: Ukraine’s military used American-made ATACMS (Army Tactical Missile Systems) to strike a Russian ammunition depot in Bryansk, marking a significant development in the Ukraine-Russia conflict.
About ATACMS (Army Tactical Missile Systems):
- Manufacturer: Produced by Lockheed Martin, developed in the 1980s.
- Type: Short-range ballistic missile.
- Range: Up to 190 miles (300 km), depending on the model.
- Warhead: Carries approximately 375 pounds of explosives.
- Launch Platforms: Compatible with HIMARS mobile launchers and older M270 systems provided by the U.S., Britain, and Germany.
- Purpose: Designed to target high-value military and paramilitary facilities deep within enemy lines.
- Flight Characteristics: Travels higher into the atmosphere than artillery rockets and descends at high speed due to gravity.
Insta Links:
