The United States has not yet agreed to supply Ukraine with the long-range multiple rocket launcher MLRS 270. This was reported by Politico citing sources from the Biden Administration and Ukrainian officials. The reason he slowed this decision is Washington’s fear of more “tension”. The Americans are afraid that with the help of these weapons, the Ukrainians will hit targets directly on the territory of Russia.

Another US argument is that more M777 trailer howitzers and ammunition could be sent to them instead of a limited number of MLRS.

The newspaper writes that this position is disappointing for the Ukrainian side. Ukraine needs funds to take advantage of the fighting in the Donbas, and the MLRS 270 could be one of them, given its long-range capabilities. The delay in the delivery of such benefits to Ukraine will have dire consequences, especially for the civilian population of Ukraine. Another consequence is that Russia is given time to make fictitious choices in the occupied territories.

It will be remembered that on April 28, US Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin said that his agency was working to supply Ukraine with long-range weapons.

“(Ukraine – ed.) They send a request for it. They believe the ability to influence over long distances will be key. We try to give them this opportunity as soon as we can.“The US Secretary of Defense said at the time.

Both the Minister of Defense of Ukraine, the Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine and the President of Ukraine have repeatedly stated that they want to buy MLRS 270 and HIMARS multiple rocket launchers from the USA. Both systems can fire MGM-140 ATACMS missiles. Various missiles of this complex have a range from 165 to 300 km. Source