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Ukraine set to receive new game-changing US-made 'glide bombs' with 100-mile range as soon as today in new frontline blow to Putin
2024-02-01
[Daily Mail, where America gets its news] Ukraine is set to receive a first batch of new long-range missiles that will be able to strike deep into Russian-held territory.

The new 100-mile 'glide missiles' could prove to be a game changer in Kyiv's military capabilities, and in its fight against Vladimir Putin's invading forces.

Built by Boeing
...but will the doors fall off mid-flight?
and Saab, the new precision-guided missiles will also supplement Ukraine's existing ATACM rockets, which are provided by the US.

Their arrival follows months of testing by the United States military, but even the US doesn't have these weapons in its arsenal, sources cited by Politico said.

Ukraine is set to receive the Ground-Launched Small Diameter Bombs as early as today, according to the US officials familiar with the matter, a relief for officials in Kyiv after the EU said it would provide only half the shells it promised by March.
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#1  astroglide!
Posted by: Cholutle Thrans9751   2024-02-01 11:50  

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