Ukraine has recently launched British-French-made Storm Shadow missiles at targets inside Russia for the first time, following their use of US-made ATACMS missiles in Russia the day before. The use of the Storm Shadow missiles was confirmed by Russian military blogs, Reuters, and UK media sources, although Ukrainian officials and the UK Ministry of Defense declined to comment.
Ukraine’s Defense Minister Rustem Umerov emphasized their commitment to defending the country and using all available means to respond to any threats. A Russian military blogger shared photos of a Storm Shadow missile fragment in the Kursk region of Russia, while a verified video showed explosions in a nearby village.
The Storm Shadow missiles were specifically supplied to Ukraine by the UK and France for use within its borders, with a range slightly shorter than the ATACMS missiles. Despite these actions, there is still uncertainty about the specific origin of the explosions and the definitive involvement of the Storm Shadow missiles. As tensions continue to escalate between Ukraine and Russia, it remains to be seen how the situation will further unfold.
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