Core Points - Ukraine's President Zelensky announced the successful use of the domestically developed "Long-Range Neptune" missile to strike targets within Russia [1][3] - Ukraine intercepted 14 Russian missiles overnight using the "Patriot" air defense system and other systems, indicating a strengthening of its air defense capabilities [3] - The upgraded "Long-Range Neptune" missile has a reported range of up to 1000 kilometers, significantly enhancing Ukraine's strike capabilities [3] Military Developments - The "Neptune" missile, originally a cruise missile with a range of approximately 290 kilometers, has been upgraded to a long-range version [3] - Zelensky stated that Ukraine's indigenous long-range strike capabilities have reached a range of 3000 kilometers, which has raised concerns from Russia [3] - Russian President Putin warned that any use of such weapons against Russian territory would result in severe and overwhelming responses [3]

Group 1 - Ukraine publicly showcased the R-360 "Neptune" cruise missile's long-range variant, known as the "Long-Range Neptune," with a reported range of up to 1000 kilometers, significantly upgraded from the original range of approximately 290 kilometers [1] - The "Neptune" missile is developed by Ukraine and is based on Soviet-era technologies, including the X-35 missile, and is designed to target maritime and coastal objectives [1] - Ukrainian President Zelensky stated that Ukraine is now using domestically produced long-range weapons to strike targets within Russia without prior coordination with the United States, indicating a shift in operational strategy [2] Group 2 - Reports indicate that the U.S. Department of Defense has been actively preventing Ukraine from using U.S.-made Army Tactical Missile Systems to strike targets within Russia, with a high-level approval process in place since late spring [3][5] - The approval process, overseen by Deputy Defense Secretary Colin Kahl, determines whether to support Ukraine's use of long-range weapons against Russia, effectively reversing previous policies that allowed such actions [7] - Ukraine has developed various domestic long-range weapons, including drones aimed at attacking Russian oil refineries and aircraft, showcasing its growing military capabilities [4]