The Russian Defense Ministry confirmed its first destruction of four United States-supplied HIMARS in July. In a daily briefing, the ministry said, "Four launchers and one transport-loading vehicle for the US-made multiple launch rocket systems (Himars) were destroyed.”

Ukraine has praised the arrival of the HIMARS even claiming them to be “game-changers” for the war. The weapons are precise and offer a long-range targeting strategy. They have allowed Ukraine to strike Russian targets and weapons further behind the front lines.

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