We are in store for some fireworks.
Kyiv Independent reports (22 Apr):
“Ukraine “finalized” the agreement on long-range Army Tactical Missile System (ATACMS) missiles with the U.S., President Volodymyr Zelensky said after a call with his American counterpart Joe Biden on April 22...
...The (Ukraine Aid) bill also requires the Biden administration to deliver long-range ATACMS missiles when practicable “after the date of enactment of this Act.”
The U.S. first delivered ATACMS missiles to Ukraine in October 2023, following months of deliberation. The package included only the older models with a range of 165 kilometers. Newer variants of ATACMS have a maximum range of around 300 kilometers and have so far not been provided to Ukraine.
In late February, NBC News reported that the White House is ready to provide Kyiv with longer-range ATACMS missile variants if Congress approves a new funding package...
...U.S. Senator Mark Warner said on April 21 that shipments that include long-range missile systems could be ready to be delivered within days.”
Too bad they can’t get Taurus missiles from Germany which have >1000 lb warheads - perfect for bridges.