France announced it is giving Ukraine around 40 more SCALP/Storm Shadow missiles.
The long-range missiles have enabled Ukraine to hit targets deep behind Russia's lines.
AdvertisementFrance announced on Tuesday that it was sending Ukraine roughly 40 more long-range Storm Shadow missiles, which have become a key weapon in Ukraine's arsenal.
President Emmanuel Macron said that around 40 SCALP missiles — also known as Storm Shadow missiles — as well as hundreds of other bombs would be delivered to Ukraine in the next few weeks, as part of a new deal to give the beleaguered country more sophisticated weapons.
AdvertisementStorm Shadow/SCALP missiles have allowed Ukraine to strike far behind Russia's lines, and have enabled it to hit key military targets.
Persons:
—, Emmanuel Macron, Macron, Thierry Wurtz, Joe Biden, Donald Trump
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Ukraine, Service, Russia, Associated Press, Rafale, Republicans
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France, Ukraine, Russian, Hungary, Russia, Europe