White Sands Missile Range/John Hamilton
- US lawmakers have finally cleared the way for Ukraine to receive additional security assistance.
- Officials say as part of the influx in weaponry, Ukraine will receive a fresh batch of ATACMS.
- Kyiv used these long-range missiles to batter Russian helicopters in multiple strikes last year.
The US is slated to send Ukraine more of the powerful long-range tactical ballistic missiles that Kyiv's forces have used to devastate Russian airfields in strikes deep behind the front lines.
President Joe Biden on Wednesday cleared the last obstacle for Ukraine to receive additional aid, including MGM-140 Army Tactical Missile Systems, also known as ATACMS, as part of a crucial influx of military aid to the country.