The US intelligence community and the Department of Defense have recommended that the country's leadership not allow Ukraine to use American long-range ATACMS missiles to strike deep into Russia.
This was reported by the Fox News channel, citing an unnamed American official.
Why the Pentagon and US intelligence are against lifting restrictions on strikes deep into Russia
According to Fox News, US intelligence and the Pentagon believe that such a move will not affect the course of the conflict, since Russia allegedly moved vulnerable targets beyond the range of ATACMS missiles.
Also, the recommendation of the Pentagon and US intelligence is related to the fact that the stock of ATACMS missiles is limited.
Such a decision would have more costs than benefits, Fox News reports.
The TV channel's interlocutor added that the US does not want to lift restrictions because it fears escalation.
It would be irresponsible not to take Russia’s actions into account, the official concluded.
