According to the newspaper, the Biden Administration says that this is a precautionary measure to reduce the risk of war between Washington and Moscow. Since June, the United States has transferred 20 HIMARS systems and a large number of missiles to them with a range of ~80 km.
Full-scale invasion and national resilience, broadcasted live.
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US reprogrammed HIMARS to prevent long-range strikes into Russia
The United States has reprogrammed its HIMARS multiple launch rocket systems, which it gave to Ukraine, so that they could not be used to fire long-range missiles into Russian territory, @WSJ reported with reference to unnamed US officials.
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Emergency power shutdowns in all Ukrainian regions after missile attacks
Ukrenergo: Emergency power shutdowns implemented in all Ukrainian regions. Due to the consequences of the Dec. 5 Russian missile attacks, a part of the Ukrainian power plants won't be able to work at full capacity.
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Ukrainian Gepard shoots down Russian missile
Our Heroes shooting down a Russian cruise missile with a German Gepard, an anti-aircraft self-propelled gun.
— Anton Gerashchenko (@Gerashchenko_en) 5 décembre 2022
Danke schön for them! They have proven their effectiveness! More Gepards will equal more protection for Ukrainian civilians and infrastructure! pic.twitter.com/8d8QXKvYNTOur Heroes shooting down a Russian cruise missile with a German Gepard, an anti-aircraft self-propelled gun. Danke schön for them! They have proven their effectiveness! More Gepards will equal more protection for Ukrainian civilians and infrastructure!
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Hostel in Alchevsk hit by HIMARS claims
GeoConfirmed. "Hostel in #Alchevsk, Luhansk Oblast, claimed to be hit by HIMARS, reportedly where Russians were staying." 48.475382, 38.801750 GeoLocated by @neonhandrail https://
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/josepbastardas/status/1599683616921251840
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Funeral office hit in Donetsk
GeoConfirmed.
— GeoConfirmed (@GeoConfirmed) 5 décembre 2022
"Funeral services office hit on Postysheva Street, Donetsk, Donetsk Oblast."
47.988894, 37.805807
GeoLocated by @Cosmonaut19 https://t.co/Zys4tV354cGeoConfirmed. Funeral services office hit on Postysheva Street, Donetsk, Donetsk Oblast. 47.988894, 37.805807 GeoLocated by @Cosmonaut19
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Ukrainian Air Force strikes Russian airfields, repels missile attack
Today is the day the Ukrainian Air Force managed to strike two strategic airfields deep in the Russian rear and then repelled a major missile attack on the nation.
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Bakhmut situation from Ukrainian soldier
GeoConfirmed.
— GeoConfirmed (@GeoConfirmed) 5 décembre 2022
"The situation in the city (Bakhmut) by a soldier of the Ukrainian 93th OMBr 'Kholodny Yar' "
48.599153, 37.997373
GeoLocated by @doppelot https://t.co/5cLjvOBuqfGeoConfirmed. "The situation in the city (Bakhmut) by a soldier of the Ukrainian 93th OMBr 'Kholodny Yar' " 48.599153, 37.997373 GeoLocated by @doppelot
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Maison endommagée à Bakhmut
GeoConfirmed.
— GeoConfirmed (@GeoConfirmed) 5 décembre 2022
"Damaged house on the southern edge of Bakhmut"
48.576475, 38.011680
GeoLocated by @EerikMatero https://t.co/G7HvPNzqWyGeoConfirmed. "Damaged house on the southern edge of Bakhmut" 48.576475, 38.011680 GeoLocated by @EerikMatero
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Effectiveness of air defense depends on training and motivation, not just technology.
In fairness, it's not just the tech but how it's used, as the Ukrainians have shown. Air defences manned by poorly trained, poorly motivated and likely complacent crews won't be very effective no matter how up to date the systems are.