Arms Transfers

NATO’s 5500km Missile Option for Ukraine: Hope, Debate, and Risk

The NATO Parliamentary Assembly has resolved to urge member governments to supply Ukraine with medium-range missiles (1000-5500km range), specifically citing their utility as a deterrent and for self-defense. This resolution, championed by the Ukrainian delegation, establishes a legal basis for such arms transfers. The decision follows a previous call for Ukraine to be authorized to strike deep into Russia, escalating the issue to a significant political level. This action builds upon recent US authorization for Ukraine to use ATACMS missiles to strike within Russia.

Israel–Hamas War

IDF Discovers Recent Russian Arms in Hezbollah Hands

Recent IDF operations in southern Lebanon uncovered significant stockpiles of Russian-made weaponry in Hezbollah’s possession, including advanced anti-tank missiles like the Kornet, manufactured as recently as 2020. These weapons, transported via Syria, represent a more extensive and sophisticated arsenal than previously understood, exceeding earlier assessments of Soviet-era equipment. The discovery highlights the scale of Russian arms transfers to Hezbollah and their role in ongoing attacks against Israel. This revelation underscores the limitations of prior intelligence gathering due to restricted access to southern Lebanon since 2006.

John Q. Hosedrinker Nov 19, 2024

Arms Transfers

NATO’s 5500km Missile Option for Ukraine: Hope, Debate, and Risk

IDF Discovers Recent Russian Arms in Hezbollah Hands

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