The Armed Forces of Ukraine (AFU) showcased the launch of Western-supplied Storm Shadow cruise missiles from a Su-24M bomber In a recently surfaced video.
Two Missiles Detaching
This marks the first public demonstration of these missiles by Ukraine, despite their usage over the past 1.5 years, initially with the British Storm Shadow and later with the French Scalp variant.
The footage reveals two missiles detaching from the body of the Soviet-era bomber and gliding towards their targets. The demonstration underscores Ukraine's ongoing integration of Western military technology into its arsenal.
Russian air defense systems have reportedly become adept at intercepting these imported cruise missiles, according to analysts from "Rossiyskaya Gazeta." They attribute this effectiveness to the study of well-preserved missile remnants following successful interceptions.
Previously, there have been discussions about the potential impact of destroying Western-supplied F-16 fighter jets on the image of Russian President Vladimir Putin and the country as a whole. The deployment of such aircraft on the front lines poses significant risks for the AFU, particularly due to Russia's advanced air defense systems.
