The British government did not give Ukraine permission to use Storm Shadow missiles to strike the Kursk region. Despite the efforts of President Volodymyr Zelenskyi to lift restrictions on the use of these munitions, London's position remains unchanged. It is reported The Telegraph.
"No changes have occurred," — a government source said.
Storm Shadow missiles with a range of about 250 kilometers could allow the Ukrainian army to attack airfields and logistics centers that Russia uses to strengthen its position in the Kursk region. However, London continues to deny Kyiv permission to use them.
During a visit to Great Britain last month, Zelensky lobbied Sir Keir Starmer to support lifting the restrictions.
Former British tank commander Hamish de Bretton-Gordon noted that the Storm Shadow is capable of hitting "railway junctions and key roads leading to Kursk, as well as any airfield within a 100-mile radius."
He also added that permission to use these missiles would show the determination of the West in supporting Ukraine.
However, the position on the use of missiles does not depend only on Great Britain, since the Storm Shadow is produced jointly with France. Thus, Paris also has the right to vote on the terms of their application.
In addition, Ukraine has asked the US to allow the use of Atacms long-range missiles to attack the Kursk region, but has so far been refused.
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