Ukraine and Russia exchange attacks as Kyiv buys new ATACMS

Overnight drone and missile attacks killed several and injured dozens more in both Ukraine and Russia. As Kyiv seeks to defend itself it has now reportedly finalized a deal to buy US missile systems from Turkey.

The US State Department has notified Congress of a proposed transfer of US-made weapons from Turkey to Ukraine. Published in the Congressional Record on Aug. 6, the massive package includes 70 M39 ATACMS ballistic missiles, 12 M270 MLRS launchers, and thousands of cluster munitions. The transfer, handled by Turkish, Bu