Abu Ali Express reports that Turkey is selling 70 M39 ATACMS missiles, 12 M270 multiple launch rocket systems, 2,524 M26 rockets, and approximately 47,000 cluster artillery shells to Ukraine, with US approval subject to congressional review. The report follows earlier claims by a Russian source, as The Zioneer reported at 21:03.
Abu Ali Express, an Israeli outlet monitoring regional affairs, reported Saturday evening that Turkey is proceeding with a significant sale of US-made weapons to Ukraine, including 70 M39 ATACMS tactical ballistic missiles, 12 M270 multiple launch rocket systems, 2,524 M26 rockets, and approximately 47,000 M509A1 203mm cluster munition shells. According to the report, Washington has approved the re-export of these American-manufactured systems, with the final sale subject to congressional review.
The report follows an earlier claim by a Russian source, published by The Zioneer at 21:03 Jerusalem time, which had alleged the same weapons package was being acquired by Ukraine from Turkey. That report had noted the Russian source cited US State Department documents but had not been independently verified. The new report from Abu Ali Express provides additional confirmation and details the US approval process.
The sale, if completed, would mark a significant escalation in Turkish support for Ukraine's war effort, as Ankara provides advanced US-origin strike systems. The involvement of cluster munitions and long-range ATACMS missiles is notable. It remains unclear when the congressional review period will conclude or whether the transfer has already begun.
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