**UK Delivers Dozens of Cruise Missiles to Ukraine**
The UK has secretly sent dozens of Storm Shadow cruise missiles to Ukraine in recent weeks. This is the first such shipment since Prime Minister Keir Starmer took office.
According to Bloomberg, the missiles were delivered after Ukraine faced a shortage of long-range weaponry. The move comes ahead of a decision by the US and UK to allow Ukrainian strikes inside Russian territory. This change in policy was made because Russia has deployed North Korean troops to the conflict zone.
**Strategic Move**
The delivery of Storm Shadow missiles is seen as a strategic effort by outgoing US President Joe Biden and his allies to strengthen Ukraine’s negotiating position. This move is also aimed at countering claims by former US President Donald Trump that he would end the war and cut off support for Ukraine.
**Ukrainian Forces Strike Inside Russia**
Ukrainian forces have recently used British Storm Shadow missiles against targets inside Russia. A similar strike using US-made Army Tactical Missile Systems (ATACMS) was made in the Bryansk Oblast earlier.
**Storm Shadow Missiles Explained**
Storm Shadow missiles are precision-guided, air-launched weapons with a range exceeding 250 kilometers. They use advanced navigation technologies to ensure accuracy.
**Historical Context**
The UK has been secretive about disclosing exact missile transfer numbers in the past. The last confirmed shipment of Storm Shadow missiles to Ukraine was made in April under then-Prime Minister Rishi Sunak’s administration.
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