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Tomahawk missiles are long-range, precision-guided weapons produced by Raytheon, capable of striking targets up to 1,000 miles away. They are typically launched from ships or submarines and can penetrate areas with strong air defenses.

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What are Tomahawk missiles and why does Ukraine want them?

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  • Ukraine has requested Tomahawk cruise missiles from the United States.
  • Tomahawk missiles can strike targets up to 1,000 miles away and would extend Ukraine's reach. 51s
  • The U.S. is considering the request, which could signal a major policy shift. 2m 5s
  • Russia has warned that supplying Tomahawks to Ukraine would escalate the conflict. 1m 9s
  • Both sides are watching the U.S. decision closely as it could alter the conflict's dynamics. 2m 51s
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What are Tomahawk missiles and why does Ukraine want them?
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Reuters
2 hours ago
What are Tomahawk missiles and why does Ukraine want them?

Tomahawk missiles are long-range, precision-guided weapons typically launched from ships or submarines.

What are Tomahawk missiles and why does Ukraine want them?
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Reuters
2 hours ago
What are Tomahawk missiles and why does Ukraine want them?

They can hit targets up to 1,000 miles away, even in areas with strong air defenses.

What are Tomahawk missiles and why does Ukraine want them?
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Reuters
2 hours ago
What are Tomahawk missiles and why does Ukraine want them?

Tomahawk missiles are made by Raytheon, a division of U.S. defense and aerospace giant RTX.

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