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UK
Kyiv said it wants to strike Russian airfields and logistics hubs far behind the front line using the long-range missiles.
Aug. 16
War in Ukraine
The UK denied Ukraine use of Storm Shadow weapons in Kursk operation despite Zelensky’s request, while claiming to “support Ukraine’s clear right of self-defense in accordance with international law.”
Aug. 13
Storm Shadow / SCALP
For the first time the Armed Forces of Ukraine has issued a video of the launch of the Anglo/French Storm Shadow cruise missiles from a Su-24M bomber.
Aug. 6
War in Ukraine
Russian drones and missiles target Kyiv; AFU releases footage of Storm Shadow’s devastation; Air Force says 8,000 aerial targets downed to date; Kremlin arrests defense officials for embezzlement.
Aug. 6
Crimea
Ukrainian forces struck the Novofedorivka airfield in the Saki region with the missiles overnight, destroying a radar station, ammunition storage and wounding two Russian soldiers.
Jul. 26
UK
The newly appointed UK Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer said the policy towards Ukraine remains unchanged and it’s up to Kyiv to decide how to use the long-range weapons the UK has provided.
Jul. 10
France
Argentina is in talks with Paris to transfer to Ukraine five of its French fighter aircraft rendered inoperable due to maintenance issues stemming from post-Falkland War sanctions.
Jun. 13
Storm Shadow / SCALP
Col. Gen. Gennadiy Anashkin, who commands all Russian forces on the southern front in Ukraine, was reported to have been wounded in a long-range missile attack on a staff meeting in Luhansk.
May. 22
Crimea
ASTRA reports on Telegram, citing its own sources, that the commander of a Russian military unit sited on Mount Ai-Petri in occupied Crimea was killed in a missile attack on Monday, May 13.
May. 13
France
Ukraine has been launching French AASM Hammer guided bombs from its Mig-29 fighter aircraft since early 2024 and France is now integrating them into the F-16 Fighting Falcons destined for Ukraine.
May. 4
Drones
Among the targets struck by Russia’s missile strike on April 11 was the Trypillia thermal power plant near Kyiv, which was all but destroyed by Moscow's new air-launched Kh-69 cruise missiles.
Apr. 17
Storm Shadow / SCALP
The Ukrainian Air Force said it hit an “enemy facility” in Russian-occupied Luhansk region with air-launched missiles. The General Staff said the target was a Russian command center.
Apr. 14
War in Ukraine
Ukraine reportedly hits Russian airfield with Storm Shadows; NATO chief meets GOP lawmakers in Washington; Pyongyang's artillery shells used in Ukraine; Russia inches closer to encircling Avdiivka
Feb. 1
France
The SCALP cruise missile made its way to Ukraine in 2023, and Kyiv has been using it to strike strategic Russian targets to great effect – albeit some minor tweaks are required.
Jan. 17
US
The Anglo-French missiles have been celebrated for their ability to strike against key Russian targets in Crimea and elsewhere, but they aren’t the only decisive factor in achieving success.
Jan. 16
War in Ukraine
The British Storm Shadow cruise missile made its way to Ukraine in 2023, and Kyiv has been using it to strike strategic Russian targets to great effect – albeit some minor tweaks are required.
Dec. 21, 2023
Moscow is furious Russian sovereign territory has been violated and is rattling sabers. But the Kremlin probably also is lashing out against a more agile opponent.
Nov. 21