Ukraine Urges West to Lift Restrictions on Storm Shadow Missiles Amid Kursk Offensive

Aug 24, 2024, 08:46 PM

Ukraine is urging Western allies, particularly the United States, to lift restrictions on the use of long-range weapons, such as the Storm Shadow missiles, against Russian targets deep within Russia. This request follows Ukraine's recent offensive in the Kursk region, which Kyiv claims demonstrates the possibility of crossing Russia's so-called 'red lines' without significant repercussions. Ukrainian officials believe that enabling these strikes could pressure Moscow into negotiating an end to the conflict. The Guardian reports that Kyiv has asked for a 'demonstration strike' with these missiles. The push for lifting restrictions comes amid Ukraine's Independence Day celebrations and is part of a broader strategy to regain the initiative in the ongoing war.