Pentagon authorises delivery of Tomahawk missiles to Ukraine, final decision up to Trump
According to the TV channel CNN, The Pentagon has given the green light“ for transfer to Ukraine Tomahawk cruise missiles - precision weapons capable of hitting targets at a distance of more than 1 600 km.
According to the US military, the supply of such missiles will not harm the US strategic stockpile, This was the main argument in support of the decision.
«The Tomahawk delivery could significantly expand Ukraine's ability to conduct precision strikes on critical Russian military and logistics facilities,» CNN notes.
Trump's role
The final decision is to be made by President Donald Trump, who has repeatedly stated that he «does not seek escalation» but supports «strengthening the defence capabilities of allies».
Sources in the administration say that the proposal has already been submitted to the White House for approval.
What is known about Tomahawk missiles
Tomahawk - is a medium-range cruise missile that can be launched from both ships and land-based platforms.
It has been used by the United States in many military campaigns, from Iraq to Syria, due to its accuracy and ability to bypass air defences.
Military analysts believe that the supply of Tomahawks to Ukraine change the strategic dynamics of the war, allowing the Ukrainian Armed Forces to strike deep rear bases of Russian troops and oil and logistics facilities.
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