The missiles would allow Ukraine to hit troops deep into Russian-held territoriesRussia today threatened Britain with 'an adequate response from our military' after the UK agreed to supply Ukraine with Storm Shadow long-range missiles. But UK Defence Secretary Ben Wallace today confirmed that Britain is sending the Storm Shadow missiles to Ukraine, a decision that prompted a furious response from the Kremlin. Storm Shadow The Storm Shadow, also known as SCALP, is an air-to-ground missile that can hit fixed or stationary targets. Earlier, a Western official had told CNN about the decision to supply Ukraine with the missiles, saying: 'The UK has previously said that it will supply Ukraine with long-range weapons, this will now include a number of Storm Shadow missiles. Commentators in Russia were split as the extent the missiles pose a threat, as they noted Russia's air defences had previously successfully intercepted Storm Shadow missiles in Syria.

Source: Daily Mail May 11, 2023 21:08 UTC