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NATO Supports Ukraine's Military Use of Long-Range Weapons Amid North Korean Ammunition Supply to Russia

Sep 14, 2024, 07:28 PM

The head of NATO's Military Committee has stated that it is 'militarily justified' for Ukraine to use long-range Western weapons to strike targets inside Russia. This stance is supported by several NATO allies, although the Biden administration has shown reluctance. The NATO official also noted Ukraine's legal right to strike deep into Russian territory to weaken the enemy's logistics and supplies. Concurrently, Ukraine is facing significant challenges due to North Korea's supply of ammunition and ballistic missiles to Russia. Ukraine's spy chief, Kyrylo Budanov, highlighted that North Korean military aid, particularly artillery shells, presents a major battlefield problem for Ukraine. This development comes at a critical juncture in the ongoing conflict.