CNN: UK gives Ukraine Storm Shadow aircraft cruise missiles with a range of up to 250km

Ukraine has received Storm Shadow airborne cruise missiles.

Here's What We Know

The information was shared by CNN, citing several senior officials. The missiles were handed over to Ukraine by the UK ahead of the Ukrainian army's counteroffensive operation. CNN also claims that the Ukrainian side has promised to use Storm Shadow only on Ukrainian territory.

Flashback

Storm Shadow is a French-British air-to-ground cruise missile. It is designed to destroy important targets that are well protected by air defenses. Storm Shadow can be used at any time of day and in adverse weather conditions. Development of the missile began in 1995, and the first successful test was held in December 2000. The missile was put into service in 2003 by the British Air Force. It is capable of engaging targets at a range of 600 km or 250 km (export version). The AFU most likely received the Storm Shadow export version.

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