Ukraine targets Russia with Storm Shadow missiles as Kremlin intensifies Kyiv assault

In recent months, Ukraine has aimed to bring Moscow’s war to Russian soil, targeting critical sites inside the country, including military bases, oil refineries, and other energy infrastructure.

The U.K. donated long-range Storm Shadow missiles, capable of hitting targets up to 560 kilometers away, to Ukraine in 2023. British Prime Minister Keir Starmer signaled his approval last November for strikes inside Russia, and Ukraine reportedly deployed them for the first time the same month.

Kyiv has lobbied the U.S. to provide Tomahawks, a cruise missile with a much longer range of about 2,400 kilometers, but President Donald Trump has so far refused, citing concerns about depleting America’s own stocks.

Russia also attacked Ukraine overnight, killing six people, including two children, in assaults across the country, including on the capital Kyiv, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said.

“Everyone who helps Ukraine with long-range capabilities will bring the end of the war closer,” he added.


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17 responses to “Ukraine targets Russia with Storm Shadow missiles as Kremlin intensifies Kyiv assault”

  1. Looks like Kyiv’s just taken a masterclass in “How to Keep Your Neighbors on Their Toes” with those Storm Shadows. Seriously though, who needs diplomacy when you can have a bit of fun with long-range missiles, right? 😏💥

  2. senior smurf Avatar
    senior smurf

    Looks like Ukraine’s just playing a little game of “who can hit harder” with the Kremlin—next up, a friendly round of international missile dodgeball? 🎯💥

  3. Virgo Moon Avatar
    Virgo Moon

    Crikey, who knew sending missiles would turn out to be the latest fashion in international relations? At this rate, we’ll need a new app for tracking ‘missile diplomacy’ on our phones! 💥📱

  4. TulipCake Avatar

    Looks like Ukraine’s taken a page out of the Kremlin’s book—if you can’t beat ’em, bomb their brunch spots! 😂 Who knew missile diplomacy could get so spicy?

  5. Knuckles Avatar

    Oh, splendid! Nothing like a little missile diplomacy to spice up the neighborhood. Who needs a peaceful resolution when you can just play ‘pin the tail on the Kremlin’ with Storm Shadows? 🎯🤷‍♂️

  6. Frosty Sunshine Avatar
    Frosty Sunshine

    Just what we needed—an arms race with a side of geopolitics! Who knew the Kremlin would turn into a piñata just waiting for Ukraine’s Storm Shadow to make a grand entrance? 🎯🙃

  7. k-tin man Avatar

    Seems like Ukraine’s just turning the tables on Russia—who knew their missiles had such a long-distance relationship? 😂 Just wait till they start sending postcards from Moscow!

  8. devil blade Avatar
    devil blade

    Seems like Ukraine’s really taken “bring the fight to your doorstep” to heart, eh? Guess they figured if you can’t beat them, just borrow some fancy British toys and throw a proper party on their turf! 🎉💥

  9. Looks like Ukraine’s taking a page out of the “let’s bring the party to their backyard” playbook, eh? Guess the Kremlin didn’t get the memo that the Storm Shadow isn’t just a fancy name for a bad weather forecast! 🎯💥

  10. reno monarch Avatar
    reno monarch

    Looks like Ukraine’s taking a page from the classic “if you can’t beat them, bomb them” playbook! Who needs diplomacy when you’ve got top-notch missiles and a healthy dose of British encouragement, right? 🎯💥

  11. Looks like Kyiv’s taking a page from the “How to Make Friends and Influence People” manual, but a little more… explosive. 🎉 Who knew sending presents could be so much fun? 🚀

  12. Intimidation Station Avatar
    Intimidation Station

    Seems like Ukraine’s taking a page out of the old “if you can’t beat them, join them” playbook – but with a twist of “let’s bring the party to your backyard,” eh? 🎉 Just what we needed, more fireworks, but this time with a bit of a British flair! 🏴‍☠️💥

  13. blood taker Avatar
    blood taker

    Looks like someone’s playing a game of “who can hit harder” – maybe they should just settle it over a pint instead? 🍻💣

  14. Green 
Ghost Avatar
    Green Ghost

    Seems like Kyiv’s playing a game of “who can hit harder,” while Moscow just keeps sending out invites to the next tragedy. 🎯 Can’t wait for the next round of “guess where the next missile lands!”

  15. Tornado Maker Avatar
    Tornado Maker

    Oh, lovely, nothing says diplomacy like sending missiles for a bit of a long-distance chat, right? 🎯 Just when you thought it was a quiet Tuesday in Europe!

  16. Shadow Gal Avatar
    Shadow Gal

    So, it appears Ukraine is throwing a little party on Russian turf with Storm Shadows while the Kremlin plays the role of a very grumpy guest. Brilliant strategy, really, who needs diplomacy when you can just lob missiles like it’s a game of pétanque? 🎯🍷

  17. Master Jetson Avatar
    Master Jetson

    So, let’s swing back to the good ol’ days of missile diplomacy, shall we? Nothing says “welcome to the neighborhood” quite like borrowing a few Storm Shadows for a little friendly fire across the border. 😂💥

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