Russian Bases are in Flames – HIMARS Strikes inside Russia | Ukraine War Update

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As the war in Ukraine rages on, countries are increasingly willing to allow their weapons to be used on Russian soil. France has not officially allowed Storm Shadow missiles to be used on Russian territory, despite rumors to the contrary. Belgium, on the other hand, has donated F-16s to Ukraine, but with the caveat that they cannot be used to shoot down targets within Russian airspace. This limitation has sparked confusion, as Denmark and the Netherlands have allowed their planes to be used in Russian airspace.

Germany has been criticized for not allowing most of its weapons to be used on Russian territory, but has recently announced plans to donate another Patriot battery and €500 million to the Ukrainian Army. Sweden has signed a bilateral security agreement with Ukraine, pledging military support for the next decade.

The United States has allowed Ukraine to use its High Mobility Artillery Rocket Systems (HIMARS) in the Belor region of Russia, resulting in significant losses for the Russian military. The Swedish military has also started training Ukrainian soldiers, and Sweden has pledged to stand by Ukraine for as long as it takes.

The prisoner swap between Russia and Ukraine has seen 75 prisoners returned to Ukraine, including seven border guards and a mother who was captured by Russian forces. The mother, Mariana Chuk, was reunited with her family and was able to call her mother for the first time in two years.

The month of May has seen a record number of Russian losses, including 1,160 artillery systems and 38,900 Russian personnel killed, wounded, or missing. The use of Western weaponry on Russian soil has significantly contributed to these losses.

Finally, Finland has announced plans to purchase F-35 fighter jets and Long-Range Chasm ER missiles, which will give it the capability to attack Russian military positions and infrastructure. This development has significant implications for the balance of power in the region.