On November 20, it was reported that Ukraine used British-supplied Storm Shadow missiles to strike targets inside Russia for the first time, the Kyiv Independent reports.
This move, confirmed by a Western official, is seen as a response to the presence of North Korean troops in Russia’s Kursk region, signaling an escalation in the ongoing conflict.
The Storm Shadow missiles, with a range of 250 to 560 kilometers, have previously been used by Ukraine to target Russian military assets in Crimea, which remains under illegal Russian occupation.
This recent use of the missile marks a significant development in Ukraine’s ability to strike deeper into Russian territory.
The missile strikes occurred just a day after Ukraine reportedly launched U.S.-made ATACMS long-range missiles at Russian military positions.
This attack was authorized by outgoing U.S. President Joe Biden on November 17, with reports indicating that the missiles targeted a Russian military facility in Karachev, Bryansk Oblast.
Both actions—Ukraine's use of Storm Shadow and ATACMS missiles—highlight a continued intensification of military activity in the region, as Ukraine seeks to target key Russian military infrastructure.
The strategic use of advanced weaponry underscores the growing international involvement and support for Ukraine, as well as the ongoing shift in the conflict’s dynamics.
For more on this story, Bloomberg reported on the details of these missile strikes and their implications for the ongoing conflict.
