Ukraine has reportedly launched six U.S.-supplied ATACMS long-range missiles at Russia’s Bryansk region, targeting military facilities. Russia claims its air defenses intercepted five of the missiles, with one causing minor damage and a fire that was quickly contained.
No casualties were reported. This marks the first known use of these missiles since U.S. approval following President Zelensky’s lobbying efforts.
In response, Russia has updated its nuclear doctrine, lowering the threshold for nuclear weapon use in cases involving conventional attacks supported by nuclear powers