Russia Claims Counterattacks After Ukraine’s Reported use of U.S.-Supplied ATACMS Missiles
Moscow, Russia – November 22, 2025 – The Kremlin stated today, November 22, 2025, that Russian forces are actively defending against Ukrainian attacks utilizing high-precision weaponry, specifically American-supplied ATACMS missiles. This development marks a important escalation in the conflict, as Ukraine has reportedly employed these long-range missiles for the first time against targets within Russia.
The reported use of ATACMS,a surface-to-surface tactical missile system,signals a potential turning point in the war. Previously hesitant to authorize strikes on russian territory, the United States recently approved the transfer of these missiles to Ukraine, bolstering Kyiv’s ability to strike deeper into Russian-controlled areas. This shift in strategy comes as Ukraine continues its counteroffensive, aiming to disrupt Russian logistics and command structures. The Kremlin’s acknowledgement of these counterattacks underscores the increasing pressure on Russian defenses and the evolving dynamics of the conflict.
Kremlin spokesman Dmitri Peskov, speaking to Interfax news agency, confirmed that russian armed forces “are countering the Kiev regime’s attempts to launch attacks with high-precision Western, in this case American, weapons.” Peskov’s statement,released today,indicates that Russia views the deployment of ATACMS as a intentional escalation by ukraine and its Western allies.
The timing and location of the reported ATACMS strikes remain largely unconfirmed by Ukrainian officials, but an Infogram visualization accompanying the report details the missile’s capabilities and range. The potential for increased precision strikes on Russian military assets could considerably impact the battlefield, potentially altering the trajectory of the ongoing special military operation.
