May 18, 2024
1 min read

Kiev Struggles With US Weapon Restrictions

Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelensky has called for permission to use US weapons on Russian territory but was currently denied by the US to avoid further escalation.

Kiev is at a disadvantage in its defence against Russian forces due to restrictions on using US weapons against targets on Russian soil, according to the Washington-based Institute for the Study of War (ISW).

The latest report from the US think-tank released on Friday says that Russia exploits these restrictions by launching attacks from protected areas near the Ukrainian border.

Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelensky has called for permission to use US weapons on Russian territory but was currently denied by the US to avoid further escalation.

The US approach to date has severely limited Ukraine’s ability to defend itself against Russian attacks in the north of the Kharkiv region, it said.

According to the Pentagon, the US is providing the weapons so that Ukraine can liberate its occupied territories, but not for attacks on Russia.

Ukraine’s goal is to attack bases in Russia with Western weapons to destroy them even more effectively than with its own less powerful drones and missiles.

Russia, on the other hand, is warning of an escalation in the war if weapons from NATO countries are used against them.

ALSO READ: No plans to capture city of Kharkiv, says Putin

Previous Story

Indian Students in Kyrgyzstan Advised To Stay Indoors Amid Mob Violence

Next Story

Luxury French tea emporium in London’s Covent Garden: Mariage Frères

Latest from -Top News

Hurricane Melissa leaves Caribbean in chaos

Hurricane Melissa leaves a trail of destruction across the Caribbean, claiming lives, wiping out homes, crippling infrastructure and triggering urgent global relief efforts amid rising humanitarian needs…reports Asian Lite News The Caribbean

Sharjah sets sail for London

At World Travel Market (WTM) London 2025, Sharjah is set to highlight both its deep-rooted cultural identity and forward-looking tourism strategy, demonstrating the emirate’s growing influence in global travel and destination marketing…reports

DP World to pump $5bn into India

DP World’s $5bn pledge strengthens India’s maritime future, powering green shipping, ship-repair capacity, talent growth and next-gen freight tech while deepening the nation’s global trade role…reports Asian Lite News DP World has

UAE mega-aid ship docks in Egypt

The shipment, one of the largest single consignments dispatched as part of the UAE’s air and sea bridge, includes essential food items…reports Asian Lite News A UAE humanitarian vessel carrying more than

Arab bloc hails UAE’s efforts in Gaza

Arab Parliament lauds UAE’s major aid efforts in Gaza and urges unified global backing for reconstruction, Palestinian statehood and a lasting peace grounded in the Two-State framework…reports Asian Lite News The Speaker
Go toTop

Don't Miss

‘Ukraine war shows West’s dominance ending’

The Ukraine war shows that the West’s dominance is coming

PM tells Trump to stand with Ukraine 

Trump is expected to seek a deal to end the