Ukraine is believed to have fewer than 50 missiles of the U.S.-made Army Tactical Missile System (ATACMS) remaining in its arsenal, following significant use in various operations, according to a recent report by Forbes.
The report released on Tuesday indicates that Ukraine received two shipments of ATACMS at the end of 2023 and in March of this year, totaling less than 50 missiles. Over the past year, the Ukrainian military has conducted multiple strikes using these missiles, often deploying more than one per attack, suggesting that their remaining stock may be critically low.
While the U.S. government retains the ability to authorize additional weapon supplies, its own inventory is not particularly abundant. The United States typically prioritizes maintaining its own missile stockpiles before extending aid to allies.
According to Lockheed Martin, the manufacturer of the ATACMS, this ground-to-ground guided missile has a maximum range of 300 kilometers and can be launched from systems like the HIMARS and M270 Multiple Launch Rocket Systems.
On Sunday, U.S. media reported that the U.S. government had authorized Ukraine to employ U.S.-made Army Tactical Missiles and other long-range weaponry against deep Russian targets.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky confirmed this capability on Tuesday, coinciding with reports of missile strikes on Russia's Bryansk region, attributed to the Ukrainian military.
U.S. media reports Ukraine's stock of army tactical missiles dwindling
