The article discusses the use of Storm Shadow missiles in Ukraine, a long-range precision-guided missile system that can penetrate deep into Russian territory. The UK has supplied some Storm Shadows to Ukraine, but the number is limited and the Ukrainian military does not have many missiles left.
The article quotes Justin Crump, who suggests that President Putin‘s claim that Ukrainian troops cannot use Storm Shadow without Western specialists’ help is unlikely to be true. He points out that Russia would have made this claim earlier if it were true, and that the sale of Storm Shadow is available for export sales, making it difficult to believe that any buyer would need a NATO/UK team to program and use the missile.
The article also mentions that Ukraine’s use of Storm Shadow has been met with skepticism by some, who question whether the missiles can be used effectively against Russian targets. However, others argue that the use of Storm Shadow could be a game-changer in the conflict, as it would allow Ukrainian forces to target high-value assets deep within Russian territory.
Overall, the article suggests that while the use of Storm Shadow may not be enough to turn the tide of the war in Ukraine’s favor, it could still have an impact on the battlefield.