TOKYO, April 26 -- NHK World issued the following news:
The United States says it has provided Ukraine with its long-sought long-range missiles capable of precision strikes, and they have already arrived in the country.
White House National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan told reporters on Wednesday the US has delivered the Army Tactical Missile Systems, or ATACMS, to Ukraine. He also said the US will send more.
The US administration says that the military aid to cover the missile shipments was arranged by cutting costs in its existing budget.
Observers say attention is now focused on how Ukraine's access to the long-range missiles will affect the conflict.
Last year, the US provided mid-range variant of ATACMS with a range of about 160...