Ukraine Launches ATACMS Missiles into Russia

On the 1,000th day of the war, Ukraine launched U.S.-made ATACMS missiles into Russia's Bryansk region following President Biden's recent authorization allowing such strikes. Ukraine claimed the missiles targeted a Russian weapons depot, marking the first use of these long-range missiles against deep Russian targets. Russia's Defense Ministry reported intercepting five missiles, with fragments causing a fire at a military facility but noting no casualties or significant damage. This escalation coincides with ongoing Russian attacks on Ukrainian cities, including deadly drone strikes in Odesa that killed at least 12 civilians. The situation has heightened geopolitical tensions, particularly with the recent deployment of North Korean troops to Russia. Analysts suggest this could impact market stability as Europe responds to the evolving conflict dynamics.