Rockets to Ukraine?

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DW: Ukraine urgently asks the United States to hand over long-range missile systems. However, Washington is in no hurry to make a decision. DW asked military columnist Kris Osborn what their advantages were and why Moscow was so afraid of them.

The Russian army continues a brutal offensive in the Donbass, fighting is underway for Severodonetsk. In order to counter aggression more effectively, Ukraine is asking the United States to install M270 MLRS and HIMARS multiple rocket launchers as soon as possible. The media reported that Washington was “inclined” to comply with this request in the near future. However, on Monday, May 30, US President Joe Biden made it clear that Washington would not supply Ukraine with missile systems capable of hitting targets in Russia. Whether Ukraine could get these systems in simpler modifications is currently unknown.

Moscow has previously called the possible supply of US MLRS to Ukraine a “red border” and promised to “give an answer” in the case of supplies of such complexes to Kiev. DW spoke with Washington military analyst Kris Osbornabout the operational benefits of these weapons and why they would be able to turn the tide of hostilities in Ukraine’s favor.

Mr. Osborn, what are the technical characteristics of these long-range systems and how, if they enter Ukraine, could they change the situation on the battlefield?