Ukraine hits Russia with Storm Shadow missiles for the first time – Bloomberg
Illustrative photo: Ukraine launches its first attack on Russia with Storm Shadow missiles (MBDA)
Ukraine has launched Storm Shadow long-range missiles at Russian territory for the first time, targeting enemy military sites, according to Bloomberg.
The agency notes that the information about Ukraine using Storm Shadow missiles to strike Russia was revealed by an unnamed Western official.
The official added that the use of Storm Shadow missiles for attacks on Russian territory was approved in response to Russia deploying North Korean soldiers in its war against Ukraine.
Storm Shadow for Ukraine
The long-range Storm Shadow missiles, capable of striking targets up to 300 kilometers away, were provided to Ukraine by the UK last year. Ukrainian Su-24M aircraft were specially modified for their use.
Initially, Ukrainian forces were prohibited from using these missiles to strike Russian territory. The last reported use of Storm Shadow missiles by Ukraine was on October 5, when three enemy command posts were targeted.
A few days ago, a source told RBC-Ukraine that the UK and France had allowed Ukraine to use the Storm Shadow/SCALP missiles for strikes on Russia, but this decision only applied to the Kursk region.
Today, The Times reported that the United States had given the green light for Storm Shadow missile strikes deep into Russia. This step from Washington was necessary because the missiles are made from components produced by American companies.
Additionally, on November 19, sources told RBC-Ukraine about the first use of ATACMS missiles to strike Russia. The Ukrainian Armed Forces targeting a site in the Bryansk region.
