UK Clarifies No Permission for Ukraine to Use Storm Shadow Missiles Inside Russia, The Telegraph Reports

Jul 12, 2024, 08:18 AM

The UK Ministry of Defence has clarified that it has not permitted Ukraine to use Storm Shadow missiles for attacks inside Russia. This statement follows comments that seemed to suggest otherwise. The British government has allowed the use of these missiles in Crimea and mainland Ukraine, but not on Russian territory. Downing Street reiterated that the policy regarding the use of these missiles remains unchanged. This clarification, reported by The Telegraph, comes amid diplomatic tensions and comments from Prime Minister Keir Starmer that appeared to signal a different stance.