But Crow’s counterargument is that it’s worth the short-term risk of sending ATACMS in order to help Ukraine win the war. has a limited number of missiles in its stockpiles, he acknowledged.
The reluctance to send ATACMS now stems more from Pentagon fears that the U.S. equipment to strike into Russian territory, Crow said in an interview. officials have become less concerned that sending more advanced weaponry might escalate the conflict, as Ukraine proved repeatedly that it would not use U.S. M1 Abrams tanks, which are expected to arrive in Ukraine by the end of the year. It also urges him to expedite the transfer of U.S. The letter also calls on the president to approve other advanced weaponry, including U.S.-made F-16 fighter jets and additional air defense capabilities such as another Patriot missile defense system. By swiftly providing the Ukrainian forces with these additional capabilities, we can significantly improve their chances of victory, restore peace to Europe, and ensure a more stable and prosperous world,” the lawmakers wrote.Īdvocates of sending ATACMS say that because they are fired from High Mobility Artillery Rocket Systems already sent to Ukraine, they don’t require extensive training and or logistical chains, and could be fielded immediately. We can and must help break this stalemate. “The war in Ukraine has become a conflict of grinding attrition. In a letter to Biden on Thursday, nine Republican and Democratic lawmakers urged the president to quickly greenlight ATACMS. Jason Crow (D-Colo.) is turning up the pressure. Now, a group of House members led by Rep.
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