Joe Biden, the president of the United States, has promised Ukraine that they will be providing anti-personnel land mines. This statement was made by a US defense official. Ukraine is trying to slow down Russian troops, who have been steadily advancing in Ukraine in recent months. The official, who spoke anonymously, said that some of the mines would be delivered soon.
Ukraine also had to stay committed to not using mines in densely populated areas. The US Department of State said it would close the embassy in Kyiv after it "received specific information about a significant air attack on 20 November." The US Embassy has announced that the people of the United States have to be prepared to stay in a shelter when the air alert is announced.
Both Ukraine and Russia has reported major drone attacks on the territories. The anti-personnel land mines are the latest move by the us administration to bolster Ukraine's effort before Donald Trump returns to the white house. Russia has deployed its landmines liberally since this war started with a full-scale invasion of Ukraine in February 2022. US "non-persistent" miners have differed from Russia's they have become inert after a pre-set period.
Washington has already provided anti-tank mines to Ukraine, but the anti-personnel land mines, which can be deployed quickly, are intended to slow ground forces' advances.
Previously, it was verified that US-made longer-range Army Tactical Missile System (Atacms) missiles had struck targets in Russia just days after allegations surfaced that the White House had authorized clearance for their use. However, two US sources said initial assessments suggested Russia intercepted only two of Ukraine's eight missiles.
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