US close to agreeing on long-range missiles for Ukraine

The U.S. is nearing an agreement to send long-range Joint Air-to-Surface Standoff Missiles (JASSM) to Ukraine, but shipments may take months due to technical issues. These missiles could alter the conflict by enabling Ukraine to strike targets up to 300 km deep inside Russia, potentially impacting Russian supply lines and bases.

JASSMs, which could be launched from F-16s or adapted for Ukraine’s Soviet-era jets, might enhance Ukraine’s military capabilities significantly. Concerns linger about escalating the conflict, as the U.S. has previously hesitated to provide weapons that could reach deep into Russia. Ultimately, the inclusion of JASSMs could give Ukraine a strategic advantage against Russian forces.