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Reznikov says Ukraine already using Storm Shadow missiles

Storm Shadow missiles can hit targets at a distance of up to 290 km.

Reznikov says Ukraine already using Storm Shadow missiles
Photo: Ukrainian Defence Ministry

Ukraine is already using the long-range Storm Shadow missiles provided by the UK, Defence Minister Oleksiy Reznikov has said at a joint briefing with his British counterpart Ben Wallace, who paid a visit to Ukraine on 24 May.

"We had the opportunity to shake hands with pilots who were trained in the UK and are already successfully using a weapon called Storm Shadow," Reznikov said.

The Storm Shadow is capable of hitting targets at a distance of up to 290 km and has a warhead of up to 450 kg.

Earlier, Ben Wallace confirmed that Ukraine had used British Storm Shadow missiles in the war against Russia. He added that he would not disclose any details.

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