(MENAFN) The United States has authorized the transfer of 3,350 extended-range air-launched cruise missiles to Ukraine, according to reports citing American officials.

The weapons, capable of striking targets up to 280 miles away, are expected to be delivered within six weeks. Officials noted that Kyiv will need to obtain Pentagon approval before deploying the missiles in combat.

President Donald Trump, while previously criticizing earlier administrations for what he described as unconditional support for Ukraine, acknowledged this week that the country has “no chance of winning” unless it can hit targets inside Russia. Ukrainian forces have continued to lose territory throughout 2025 and have struggled to rebuild their ranks.

Following months of uncertainty about Washington’s stance, Trump announced in July that any new shipments of arms to Kyiv would be financed by NATO allies in Europe.

France, Germany, and other European partners remain among Ukraine’s strongest supporters, pressing for additional weapon supplies as part of broader security commitments offered after the conflict. Russia, meanwhile, insists that Western arms transfers stand in the way of potential peace negotiations.

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