Ukraine launches UK Storm Shadow missiles into Russia for first time
inquirer.net — November 21, 2024, 08:01 AM UTC
Ukraine has reportedly launched UK-supplied Storm Shadow missiles into Russia for the first time, targeting a military site in the Kursk region. This follows permission from Britain amid rising tensions due to Russia's troop movements near Ukraine's border. The strikes come after the U.S. allowed Ukraine to use long-range ATACMS missiles against Russian military targets. Russia has responded by intensifying missile attacks on Ukraine, including residential areas and energy infrastructure. In Kyiv, air alerts continue as the U.S. temporarily closed its embassy to the public due to threats of air attacks. Ukrainian officials criticized the move, emphasizing that the threat of strikes has been a constant reality for over 1,000 days.