“Ukraine-Russia Conflict Intensifies with British Missiles: Latest Updates and Analysis”

2023-05-16 01:41:45

▲ On the morning of the 15th local time in Ukraine, a building in the eastern Luhansk province occupied by Russia was damaged by a missile attack. The building is known to have been used by the Russian army (left), and a British Storm Shadow missile data photo believed to have been used in the air raid (right)

Russian forces were attacked by Ukrainian forces in occupied territories. A new phase of the war was foretold as speculation emerged that British long-range missiles appeared to have been used in the attack.

According to a report by Ukrainian military authorities, Russian forces occupying eastern Luhansk Oblast were hit with missiles on the morning of the 15th (local time), and in the aftermath, damage such as fires and partial collapse of buildings occurred in the aftermath. done.

▲ On the morning of the 15th local time in Ukraine, a building in the eastern Luhansk province occupied by Russia was damaged by a missile attack. The building is believed to have been used by Russian troops.

In particular, the former aviation school building used by Russian military units in the area was hit hard.

Some military analysts have speculated that the Russians may have used long-range missiles known as the “Storm Shadow”, which Britain had handed over to Ukraine.

▲ On the morning of the 15th local time in Ukraine, a building in the eastern Luhansk province occupied by Russia was damaged by a missile attack. The building is said to have been used by the Russian army 2

Jointly developed by Britain and France, the Storm Shadow is a long-range air-to-surface cruise missile with stealth capabilities. Among the precision-guided weapons supplied by Western countries to Ukraine, it is considered one of the missiles with a relatively long range (more than 250 km).

This is similar to the range of the ATACMS long-range missile (about 298 km), which Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has consistently requested from the United States.

Immediately after launch, the Storm Shadow descends to the lowest altitude possible to avoid detection by enemy radar, then searches for the target with an infrared detector and strikes it. The weight is 1300 kg, the double warhead weight is 450 kg, and the length is about 5.1 m.

▲ File photo of long-range missile ‘Storm Shadow’ mounted on a fighter jet

On the 11th, Britain’s Defense Minister Ben Wallace told the House of Commons that “the Storm Shadow missiles are being supplied to Ukraine” and that “Storm Shadow will allow them to push back Russian forces from Ukrainian territory.”

If it is true that Ukrainian forces used Storm Shadow to attack Russian occupied territories, Wallace’s ‘prophecy’ has come true.

Military experts also cited the possibility of emerging as a new game-changer in the war, following HIMAS, as Ukrainian forces will be able to attack deeper into Russian-held territory using Storm Shadow missiles. HIMARS is a high-speed mobile artillery rocket system (HIMARS) supported by the U.S. to Ukraine, and is known to have a range of about 80 km.

CNN of the United States analyzed, “The missile deployment this time (Storm Shadow) was made while Ukrainian forces were preparing for a counterattack to recapture Russian-occupied territories in the east and south.”

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President Zelensky is touring Western countries to appeal for arms support ahead of a spring counterattack. Coincidentally, President Zelensky paid a surprise visit to the UK on the 15th, when the attack was allegedly using Storm Shadow. The meeting between the two leaders is the first in three months since last February.

▲ Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky visited the UK on the morning of the 8th (local time) and met with British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak. 2023. 02. 08

After confirming Storm Shadow support last week, the UK has promised again in the coming months, including hundreds of air defense missiles and long-range attack drones.

In addition, in the summer, basic training for Ukrainian fighter pilots will begin, and future fighter support will be continued.

Britain’s military aid to Ukraine amounted to 2.3 billion pounds last year, and it has promised a similar amount this year.

▲ Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky welcoming British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak British Prime Minister Twitter capture Yonhap News

Britain, which has historical remnants of Russia, is continuing its aid to Ukraine on a scale comparable to that of the United States. In particular, Britain has provided Ukraine with more advanced weapons systems before the US.

Britain is the first Western country to commit to supporting main battle tanks in Ukraine. Following this ‘declaration’ of the UK, the US followed suit and announced its policy of providing the Abrams M1 tank.

Ukraine has requested long-range missiles capable of attacking Russian military commands and fuel depots, but the United States has refused to accept it, citing concerns over escalation. However, attention is focused on whether the UK will be able to take the lead in supporting long-range missiles and drones to regain the Crimea (Krem) Peninsula lost to Russia in 2014 along with a counterattack in the spring.

Reporter Song Hyeon-seo [email protected]

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