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Ben Wallace Says That the Storm Shadow Missiles Sent by the UK to Ukraine are Having a Significant Impact on the Battlefield

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UK-sent Storm Shadow missiles having 'significant impact' in Ukraine/Open source photo
UK-sent Storm Shadow missiles having 'significant impact' in Ukraine/Open source photo

The Storm Shadow cruise missiles have a significant impact on the course of military operations in Ukraine

This opinion was expressed by the Defense Secretary of the United Kingdom, Ben Wallace, during a hearing in the House of Commons, as reported by Forces.Net

The UK Defense Secretary praised the precision and accuracy of these bunker-busting missiles, stating that they have performed exceptionally well.

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Speaking in the House of Commons, Ben Wallace said, "It is my understanding its accuracy, and ability to deliver successfully the payload as sent and designed by the Ukrainians has been almost without fault, and I think that is an extraordinary achievement both of the engineering that went into it but also of the ability of the Ukrainians to use and deploy it."

Defense Secretary of the United Kingdom Ben Wallace, Defense Express
Defense Secretary of the United Kingdom Ben Wallace/Photo credit: REUTERS

Furthermore, Mr. Wallace noted that Storm Shadow has primarily affected the russian army's logistics and command and control centers. He encouraged international partners to provide their long-range weaponry to Ukraine.

"When Himars was put in and the M270s, that has a range of 80 km had a similar effect, then russians moved many of their C2 nodes out of range, which is why deep fires became important," the Defense Secretary said.

The long-range Storm Shadow missiles have a range of 350 miles and a top speed of 621mph, Defense Express
The long-range Storm Shadow missiles have a range of 350 miles and a top speed of 621mph/Photo credit: Flickr

The UK Defense official emphasized the need for international collaboration in ensuring that the appropriate equipment is provided to bring russian forces back within range if they attempt to move out: "I think the key lesson here is to recognize if russians moves out of range, we must work together internationally to make sure the right equipment is given to make sure they are back in range."

As Defense Express reported, Ukraine’s Air Force Spokesman said that Storm Shadow missiles were working and had a significant impact on the battlefield, but Ukraine needed ATACMS.

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