Ukraine Fires ATACMS Missiles at Bryansk

On the 1,000th day of the war, Ukraine launched six U.S.-made ATACMS missiles targeting a military logistics center in Russia's Bryansk region, claiming successful strikes. In response, the Russian Defense Ministry stated that it intercepted five of the missiles and reported debris from one missile causing a fire at a military facility but no casualties. This escalation follows U.S. President Joe Biden's recent authorization allowing Ukraine to use longer-range weapons against deeper targets in Russia, coinciding with reports of North Korean troop deployments in the conflict. The situation is further complicated by ongoing Russian strikes on Ukrainian civilian areas, including a recent drone attack that resulted in at least 12 deaths in Sumy. Both sides' claims regarding the missile interception and strike outcomes remain unverified. The conflict continues to exert severe humanitarian impacts as Ukraine's military faces pressures along its extensive front lines.