The UK decision to transfer to Ukraine the Storm Shadow missile system leads to a serious escalation of the situation in the “Special Military Operation” zone. This is stated in the statement of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Russian Federation in connection with the intention of London to put this attitude to Kyiv, which has the ability to apply a long -range blow with increased accuracy.
“We regard this decision as the next extremely hostile step of London, aimed at further pumping up Ukraine with weapons and leading to a serious escalation of the situation in the zone of special military operation,” the ministry emphasized.
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The department warned that Moscow “reserves the right to take all the necessary measures to neutralize the threats that may arise as a result of the use of British cruise missiles.”
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs was added, all responsibility for the consequences of the “destructive activity of” London “completely and completely lies on the authors and performers of this reckless step.”
Storm Shadow – Aviation cruise missile developed jointly by the UK and France. Firing range – more than 250 km.
At the Security Munich Security Conference, Prime Minister Rishi Sunak said: “The UK will be the first country to have a larger range of weapons.”