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CNN: Ukrainian forces have begun using long-range "Storm Shadow" missiles

Tuesday, 16 May 2023, 19:01
CNN: Ukrainian forces have begun using long-range Storm Shadow missiles
STORM SHADOW MISSILE UNDER THE WING OF AN AIRCRAFT, PHOTO: ARMYINFORM

Ukraine has already used long-range Storm Shadow missiles, obtained from Great Britain, to strike Russian targets.

Source: According to European Pravda, CNN was informed about this by two US officials and one official of another Western country, who are familiar with the information.

Details: CNN's sources did not specify when exactly and for what purposes the Ukrainian side used Storm Shadow. A representative of the Ministry of Defence of Ukraine declined to comment.

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Storm Shadow is a long-range cruise missile jointly developed by Britain and France. Its firing range exceeds 250 kilometres.

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Last week, Britain transferred Storm Shadow long-range missiles to Ukraine, and the day before, the British government announced its intention to transfer hundreds of new attack drones to Ukraine with a flight range of more than 200 km.

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In addition, French President Emmanuel Macron hinted at the transfer of long-range missiles to Ukraine.

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