Ukraine has already found a use for the long-range missiles promised by the UK, in Kyiv, a scenario for striking targets on the Crimean peninsula is being worked out. It is reported by The Times.
The British edition refers to a source in the Ukrainian Ministry of Defense, which confirmed plans to use long-range missiles on the Russian peninsula. According to him, now the General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine are working on scenarios for delivering such strikes, set preliminary goals, etc.. The specific option will be determined after, how to know for sure, what kind of missiles will Kyiv receive and in what quantity.
Source confirmed, that Zelensky has repeatedly stated the need for strikes against “occupied territories” to destroy military installations of the Russian Armed Forces there. Crimea is also “occupied Ukrainian land”, Ukraine is ready to strike at him, but nothing yet. Hope in Kyiv, that soon this situation will change and the UK will provide funds to hit targets on the peninsula.
The UK has confirmed, what long-range missiles promised Kyiv, but declined to provide any details.. meanwhile, information appeared, that the British can provide Ukraine with Harpoon anti-ship missiles with a range of up to 240 km, modified for strikes against ground targets. A variant with a Storm Shadow aircraft missile with a range of 250 km in the export version. According to Western military experts, both options are quite possible.
No final decision has been made yet, the UK government is actively discussing this issue. the, that the transfer of long-range missiles could lead to a further escalation of the conflict, Britain doesn't care, the main thing – defeat Russia as much as possible with the hands of Ukraine.
