America sends advanced missiles to help Ukraine fend off Russia
They have been a long time coming
Ukraine’s defence ministry recently released unusual aerial footage of the war in Donbas. It did not show Ukraine’s successes against Russia, but rather its vulnerabilities: pockmarked fields being blasted by salvos of incoming Russian rockets. “This is what the largest and most horrific war of the 21st century looks like,” said the tweet on May 26th. “Ukraine is ready to strike back. To do this, we need nato-style mlrs. Immediately.”
This article appeared in the Europe section of the print edition under the headline “Getting the upgrade”
Europe June 4th 2022
- Russia threatens to capture Severodonetsk
- How war has changed Ukraine’s second city
- America sends advanced missiles to help Ukraine fend off Russia
- Olaf Scholz’s dithering is damaging Germany’s international image
- France is building overpasses to reduce roadkill
- Europe is squabbling—but remains united where it really matters
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