How 'Storm Shadow' cruise missiles will help Ukraine

The United Kingdom has delivered multiple "Storm Shadow" cruise missiles to Ukraine, giving the nation a new long-range strike capability in advance of a highly anticipated counteroffensive against Russian forces, multiple senior Western officials told CNN. CNN Retired Air Force Colonel Cedric Leighton joins CNN's Jim Sciutto to discuss. #CNN #News

[@mrp410]

Great Britain has the balls clearly! Way to go.

[@Albert-Mag...]

Bravo UK . You guys don't hold back and set the standard. once again...🇬🇧 👍👍👍 from 🇨🇦

[@davidbourne8267]

Negotiating with Putin is the only thing that will help the Ukraine....CNN is trying so hard to sell us this war.

[@markevans7142]

It needs to be done to end this war quickly and save lives. Hopefully this will give ukraine the chance to hurt Russia behind their defence line and knock out their equipment before it reaches the front lines and make up for not having a quality air force 🙏💪🇺🇦🇬🇧🇨🇦🇪🇺♥️

[@Sumrak-0007]

If two neighbors are fighting today, then an Englishman came yesterday

[@mohammedsakir8242]

UK is about to become the Russian target

[@UserUser-ww2nj]

@@markevans7142 Ukraine did not have a large air force and a vast amount was taken out right at the start. It was one bit of planning the Russians got right

[@verktools731]

The Kerch bridge has storm shadow written all over it!

[@alastairwallace6153]

It will do soon! 😂

[@hiramabiff225]

Putin will be so angry about his beloved bridge being blown up. Perhaps so angry he'll have a heart attack. We can only hope.

[@lionelmcarthur5003]

😂😂😂😂

[@bigearl3867]

Same thing I was thinking.

[@anonymousfx5254]

Actually it wont. Bridge was built in order to withstand huge as bombs You would need direct explosions under basic of bridge , which are thick as F. You would need around 100 of those rockets to took down that bridge. Have a look at example with bridge in Kherson , which was under direct fire from GMLR for more than month and stood till the very end(p.s: still staying) + It's from tactical point way better to keep bridge active, so ruzzians could make another gesture of "good will" instead of fighting and taking dozens of thousand lives.

[@phillipgoodwin7776]

Thanks to the uk 🇬🇧 from Australia 🇦🇺 slava Ukraine 🇺🇦

[@Albert-Mag...]

Yes Bro, I'm proud of those Britts ..their support is amazing 🇬🇧 👍👍up high..

[@Innokentiii]

почему ты будучи австралийцем разговариваешь на английском, ах да, ты же англосакс который живет на чужих землях

[@Mark-Haddow]

Why are you thanking us, from Australia. 1939 to 1945 ensured Australia never has to thank us. Likewise Canada etc.

[@UserUser-ww2nj]

@@Innokentiii He or she speaks English because it it is the native language of their country , DUH 🤡

[@markevans7142]

​@@Innokentiii fool 🙈🤡

[@ValensBellator]

So relieved they finally got long range missiles!

[@johnnysgamingclub2126]

So now they'll win the war finally? Correct?

[@queenbrightwingthe3890]

@@johnnysgamingclub2126 If they play thier cards right yes

[@johnnysgamingclub2126]

@@queenbrightwingthe3890 And if Russians play them right?

[@MIchaelSybi]

@@johnnysgamingclub2126 It doesn't mean they will or not win the war. It means they have more advantage now compared to what they had

[@GotoHere]

@@MIchaelSybi So you admit Ukraine isn’t going to win, just destroy and kill people.

[@erikkalkoken3494]

They forgot to mention the main point why the increased range vis-a-vis HIMARS is so important: Russians have by now adopted to HIMARS and moved their logistics centers and command post just outside HIIMARS range (to about 120km). The storm shadow will again enable Ukrainians to hit those strategic targets and massively disrupt logistics and command capability. This will be a big boon for the upcoming counter offensive.

[@markevans7142]

Their are rumours going around that the Russians have been finding ways to block himars systems from being as effective, I hope this is fake news as their is so much going around 🙏🇺🇦🇬🇧🇨🇦🇪🇺🇺🇲💪♥️

[@telebubba5527]

Yep, and the Russians have the capability to disrupt the HIMARS now, so it's less effective in that sense too. This missile does not have that problem.

[@Sralit]

Great comment, thanks!

[@jokerj641]

The US has HIMARS missiles that can reach 300km. Ukraine doesn't have those tho just the shorter range.

[@wanderingambience799]

More importantly, Ukraine now has more control of the skies so as to deliver these by aircraft. This may not have been possible before.

[@Sralit]

Great, thanks to the UK! 👏🏻 Hope the US will follow troop!

[@13ased_American]

If Biden takes his meds

[@OldEnglish-]

Its mostly a US and UK thing I recon. The US will be behind it.

[@bazduggan4042]

U must be praying for ww3!!!???

[@OldEnglish-]

@@bazduggan4042 Lets just allow any aggressor to dominate, great thinking

[@natashawallace2435]

@@OldEnglish- there is old people freezing to death here in the uk yet we not a global or great power are subsidising a war that if we became an active part of we would run out of ammo in a month with our 70 thousand army get back to reality if u dont think russia will treat tanks rolling into crimea the same as tanks rolling into st petersburg then u sir dont have any understanding of this war fool

[@samg7430]

UK leading the international effort yet again First for Javelins First for NLAWS First for Tanks First for Cruise Missiles

[@Bob10009]

First for pilot training.

[@kevinmatheson-fi7jt]

What is y'all's excuse for ww1 and ww2

[@jamesmedina2062]

yes the most courageous of all nations

[@MrChewy79]

@@kevinmatheson-fi7jt lol typical American thinks it was all because of them the wars were won! Movie historian as usual! Where were you guys when it all kicked off? I know where we were, and where we fought until the very end.

[@samg7430]

@@kevinmatheson-fi7jt only an American education could make someone think America was relevant in WW1. And let's not forget how shamefully late they were to the party in WW2.

[@UserUser-ww2nj]

As a Brit living in Ukraine i am so proud of what the U.K is doing to help Ukraine

[@rickarnold6704]

You should be! The UK has been steadfast in their support. This bit of ordinance will be put to great use by the AFU no doubt!

[@renebhnyc2910]

👍 Boris Johnson was first one to visit Kyiv. Long live Great Britain and Ukraine.

[@jajasaria]

For sure Boris will be happy. Ohh I miss the man

[@enriquelaroche5370]

You will be safer in Ukraine than if you were back in Britain

[@johnnysgamingclub2126]

How you Nazis are holding?

[@petereriksson7166]

May God bless the UK and Ukraine.

[@davidolfhitler2248]

Why?

[@user-iz7fu2dp6q]

@@davidolfhitler2248 such an irony

[@Sumrak-0007]

If two neighbors are fighting today, then an Englishman came yesterday

[@user-iz7fu2dp6q]

@@Sumrak-0007 Hate towards the west, not unusual thing from russians

[@petereriksson7166]

@@davidolfhitler2248 becouse the are standing upp against massmuder.

[@bavery6957]

Clearly, the UK has also been training the crews up to proficiency - they wouldn't just "hand me down" this tech w/o training...

[@Bob10009]

…..also integrating it on Ukrainian jets 😉 Well, we did say months ago we would be training Ukrainian pilots. We didn’t say what the training was 😎

[@Mark-Haddow]

If you think the British military and secret service do anything out in the open, you've clearly watched too many Hollywood films. With the US in lockstep, but just slightly more cautious.

[@boofuu3145]

according to him they already took delivery

[@WJINTL]

​@@Bob10009 I mean we already train Qatar pilots, Ukraine isn't out of the ordinary

[@atiminthailand4531]

Possibly.... or quite realistically, they'll be actually operated by UK operators.

[@borisreljanovic7292]

It"s a game changer. Well done UK. Still waiting for the US to supply the ATACMS .

[@jamesmedina2062]

well the UK wants victory for Ukraine while US wants attrition of Russia

[@dWFnZWVr]

@M W_A From the invasion last feb to January this year the US spent 0.37% of its GDP in bilateral aid to Ukraine (which put it 5th in terms of share of GDP). It’s not even made a dent, so you can relax bud. Anyone that thinks Ukraine is the cause of US problems ought to look at their administration. Your country spent $300 billion a day for 20 years in Afghanistan and you didn’t bat an eyelid. Ukraine doesn’t even appear on the scale in comparison to financial expenditure. In lump sum monetary terms, the US has spent the most on Ukraine followed by the UK. But by share of GDP and how much each citizen is paying in tax to contribute (the fairest way to measure it given disparity in country wealth and population), the US is 5th, and the UK is about 7th. Estonia is number 1, with their citizens paying the most individually to help Ukraine, of any nation. They’ve also spent over 1% of their GDP. I like you yanks and all, but boy do you over-credit yourselves sometimes…

[@dWFnZWVr]

@M W_A Also worth pointing out that Britain was the first to send anti tank weapons, tanks, long range cruise missiles, train Ukrainian pilots, train Ukrainian troops both before and during the conflict (latter op interflex) and who haven’t stripped down pretty much every export variant before giving them to Ukraine… unlike the US. Also, as Zelensky has said many times (and why Boris has a street named after him in Kyiv, honorary citizenship, honorary professorship at the university of Kyiv and even a Ukrainian cake), it was he who rallied the west when Ukraine was entirely alone and the world vacillated on the question of what to do. So, the UK has done far more than “chip in a couple bucks”. In many ways, they’ve done far more. Notably, they’ve been repeatedly the nation to push the bar and send higher calibre munitions and equipment before anyone else, shaping the political landscape and opening the doors for others to follow suit.

[@moosky7344]

​@@dWFnZWVr we'll be the first to get targeted too you big war monger bufoon

[@MBO_Bama]

​@@dWFnZWVr all whilst the rest of western Europe, true to form, just stood and stared.

[@abugina]

Storm Shadow is a great weapon since russian logistics IS mainly rail based to get the big amounts of ammunition into Ukraine. So it will be relativly easy to find out where those big hubs are and destroy them, that will force Russia to bring their big train logistics hubs even farther away from the line. That will make it very hard for Russian to provide supplys effectivly.

[@johnnysgamingclub2126]

Or they should just nuke the Nazi nest?

[@umbro12]

Russia will annihilate all of ukeraine , with hypersonic missiles on all of so called aircraft and logistics,

[@OddeyeDL76]

This assumes that Ukraine has unlimited supply of these missles. AND it assumes that the russians wont find a way to counter the missle.

[@luciustarquiniuspriscus1408]

@@OddeyeDL76 When Ukraine got the HIMARS the Russians had to back off their logistics and I don't think the supply of HIMARS was infinite. The Brits were in the process of replacing the Storm Shadow, so I think they will be generous with it (meaning several hundreds). It's also more advanced than HIMARS as far as evading countermeasures. Everything is possible, but if history is any indication it will require another Russian logistical reorg to bring high value targets further from the frontline.

[@OddeyeDL76]

@@luciustarquiniuspriscus1408 You dont need to counter the missile you just need to counter the launch platform. Russia has air superiority and its not even close. Ukraine will get some push back with this weapon system but Russia will figure it out with China. You also forget that the tech will most likely be stolen and the chip inside the missile will be researched and countered. Ukraine is VERY corrupt so the idea that out of 100's of missiles a few wont be stolen is insane. The missile will be countered within days of its arrival.

[@anselmdanker9519]

Thank you United kingdom for stepping up to support Ukraine.

[@ticiusarakan]

are you sicko? our CCCP Nuclear battle forces prepare for defend our motherland

[@anselmdanker9519]

@@ticiusarakan oh go back to the mother land and leave Ukraine free of Russians.

[@UserUser-ww2nj]

@@ticiusarakan So you want Russia destroyed by the nuclear missiles that will be sent in return?? Not a smart move

[@ehole593]

@@ticiusarakan your country is toast.

[@smith1896]

@@ticiusarakan Yea, cause they are doing so great.

[@123ZURLON]

Slava the UK! Well Done Us! Come on US, it's time to do the same!

[@phillipgoodwin7776]

Yep yeah it is but thanks for or your help to Ukraine 🇺🇦🇦🇺🇺🇸👍

[@Youngblackamericansfortrump.]

Naw we're tired of paying for a war Ukraine started in 2014

[@Nauda999]

USA officially said again they are not going to provide longer range missiles to Ukraine. and these Storm Shadow are air launched which would require fighter jets from UK or Sweden.

[@crozy-sponation20]

@@Nauda999 they already have been adapted to the Mig29 that Ukraine has

[@182Nutty]

@@Nauda999 where do you get your information from? Wallace has stated that Ukrainian aircraft have already been modified to launch them?

[@madslick4147]

Thank you favorite cousins. Love from 🇺🇸

[@Steelninja77]

No problem. We are glad to do it.

[@OldEnglish-]

Red, White & Blue

[@jamth118]

It’s a shame because Biden seems to hate us brits and would rather pick a fight with allies over the EU or Ireland than be brave and actually not fear Russia or China but Biden is not all Americans Biden is a coward

[@johnroche7541]

It as simple as this. Ukraine should have been given everything from a bullet to a Leopard tank the minute a Russian soldier set one foot on sacred Ukranian soil last year.

[@Shazza2024]

Nah we have had to bleed the Russians slowly so they don't use nukes. By the time they realise they've lost it will be pointless to use them

[@acriticalvegan6164]

this started in 2014

[@kirtjackson1830]

@@acriticalvegan6164 well,it started by your dictator putin who give pro russians people from the east of ukraine Guns so they can start a civil war.

[@Shazza2024]

@@acriticalvegan6164 but the major interest of the western powers was only aroused last year. Thus our response is as it has been. We need to bleed the russians out then defeat them, then ruin their economy and fragment their federation. A rapid defeat will not lead to this. The western approach is wiser than it seems although no comfort to the ukrainians and others suffering and dying atm. Still theywill be vindicated with the ruin of pootins regime which can only happen this way

[@chineychinmaxwell5501]

They only provided this kind of weapons when Russia intentionally ,deliberately targeted civilian infrastructure.

[@phettywappharmaceuticalsll8842]

It’s so strange hearing about counter offensives before they happen ..can you imagine this during ww2

[@TheMilpitasguy]

the Bakhmut one that Prighozin is crowing about is merely a feint - the real one will still be against Crimea

[@napalmholocaust9093]

It was "operation shut -the-F-up". 😅

[@larryzigler6812]

Happened all the time in WW2

[@Steelninja77]

well world war two the normandy invasions were long awaited but thought to be at calais. But yes counter offensives were talked about before they happened in all wars. it's called planning.

[@larryzigler6812]

@@Steelninja77 Plus there was lot's of public pressure in the States for example to get on with it and finish of Germany by Dec. 1944, after D-Day.

[@RoiDeMai]

Many thanks from Zaporizhzhia citizen to all people of UK for your support. Aggressor counted on the exhausted and "tired from war" Europe, they thought that Ukrainians will fight alone with a nuclear monster. You've ruined their plans and proven that you have balls to provide long-range capabilities. Glory to the King and all of you, ladies and gentlemen.

[@thomasstyan2066]

Thank you. It's a pleasure. And thank you from a Brit for your amazing courage in standing up to imperialism. You've been magnificent.

[@UserUser-ww2nj]

Thank you Eugene . i am a Brit but i have lived in Ukraine for 3.5 years . It is good to see my home country helping and the bravery of the Ukrainian men and women fighting at the front is amazing. take care 🌻🌻🌻

[@SeanTube2099]

I pray and hope you’re able to win this war soon. It’s unconscionable that another nation would start an unprovoked war and kill innocent civilians.

[@StompingRabbits]

There's no winning for the territory formerly known as Ukraine. This is just going to escalate until it spirals out of control. The British should be mobilizing troops but they won't, they'll want the U.S. to bail then out....

[@theone8789]

Jim should let his guest speak. That's why he's there. He's the expert, not you.

[@dennislindqvist8443]

Well done UK! This will definitely shorten the war. Greetings from Finland.

[@TehNemezis]

How? By NUKES?

[@marksudlow5083]

Glad to have finland by our side..🇬🇧🇫🇮....

[@marksudlow5083]

You do realise, that 90% of the west's nuke are piinting at moscow right now... quit with the nuke bullshit, it doesnt impress anyone...

[@thomasstyan2066]

Thank you. And love having you in NATO. We are all safer with you on the team.

[@galaxymyt4834]

Don't forget we have nuclear too and you don't have balls to do that but we have

[@lornaparis788]

I am glad the Ukrainians have stealth missiles

[@Walter-wf8kd]

And they still have icecream too 🫠

[@TheSmokeroo]

@Randy Watson like the ones ordinary people in the US have to commit mass shootings?

[@lornaparis788]

But since long as you have cream eggs and sugar you can make ice cream

[@maltheri9833]

​@Randy Watson My bars are automatic. Money add then multiply I call that mathemathematics.

[@OldEnglish-]

Thats Russia

[@utrian4148]

Took You sometime to get to the point: Yes, the storm shadow is meant to strike crimea. Exactly that. Thanks for UK rock solid support!

[@ottomatic3123]

Thank goodness somebody gave them long-range precision munitions!!! Hats off to ya, Brits!

[@Joe-ul3gh]

I have a high level of respect for the UK. Hopefully the Ukrainians can put these weapons to quick and effective use.

[@clivemaskell2439]

@@-_a-a_- so your the spokesman for the whole of the uk ?

[@idlewild073]

​@@-_a-a_- exactly I'm British and think it's wrong, the wool has been pulled over the eyes of the west on what is really going on with Russia and Ukraine by the bought bias lying MSM.

[@uktopcat]

@clivemaskell2439 What are you on about? What a pointless comment. Doesn’t even make sense

[@WorshipinIdols]

I am proud that the UK has awakened from its impotent slumber to help Ukraine. I am disappointed that it disarmed itself for 30 years straight like a bunch of cheap F-Ks so that now they have nothing to give even if they wanted to.

[@RuiseMuis]

Great from the Brits but keep in mind that Norway and the Netherlands also paying for these cruise missiles. These 3 country’s havens special fund to supply Ukraine from weapons. So it’s a joint effort 😊

[@bartiboguesunset3167]

Nice move it was a long time coming

[@apsmith1635]

This is good news for all of us. Thanks UK

[@icyferrer6273]

I don't understand why Putin always warned the UK... b'coz in the first place Also the UK can destroy Russia.. As well as in underwater attack.. BTW We need peace not war Greetings From: The Philippines 😁😊❤❤

[@jamesbrowning9256]

Because UK doesn't take any shit....putin is bluffing...we may have a small army...but my god (as Hitler found out) do not even try to fuck with us....we destroyed the German Air force with 500 planes against 20,000. Putin knows not to even try to mess with us

[@superduper9357]

Because the Russians make a lot of noise and the Brits just laugh at them!

[@madlfcdc5890]

Britain has been dealing with aggressive bullies for a very long time. As a country be are experienced at handling tyrants as we've been tyrants ourselves in our own history. The UK has fought so many wars we have it in our blood. Make no mistake the UK is not a country of war mongers but we know how to fight wars if provoked.

[@valeryferry1658]

The UK government's decision to provide Ukraine with Storm Shadow missiles exemplifies the unified international stance in aiding Ukraine and enhancing its defensive capabilities

[@bonjour_hi]

This concern about attacking Russian territory is really annoying. I believe if Ukraine officials mentioned they'll apply it on their territory, why would they break this agreement? Otherwise, they would put under the risk further supply from Western allies.

[@ALaw4040]

Really annoying. Some B.S

[@johnroche7541]

Despite the bravery of the gallant Ukranian forces they are forced to fight for their very existence with some limitations advocated by NATO in terms of weaponry. Ukraine should be allowed to defend its country in every way possible with every weapon it asks for. No limitations. So Russia is allowed to strike everywhere in Ukraine and Ukraine cant strike nowhere in Russia.

[@johnroche7541]

Just to add to my previous post. The rest of NATO should grow a pair like the UK and not get their panties in a twist due to the fear of Russian hysterical threats of escalation. Two wrongs dont make a right but the Russian people should be made to experience the horrors that Ukranian civilians face e everyday.

[@GAB2020]

they do not want to make a worse situation worse?. reason for not providing Ukraine with longer-range weapons. WTF sense does that make?

[@TheLastCrumb.]

@@johnroche7541they could’ve been developing and investing in their own military instead of being corrupt. It’s completely horrendous what’s happening in Ukraine and wrong on every level. Don’t forget tho Ukraine for a long time has been a very corrupt country. They didn’t do enough to help defend themselves over the years just like Western Europe didn’t do enough to protect it’s energy supplies over the years. This has explosed every single Penny pinching government in the west. None of us have any ammo. Forces are getting smaller. Equipment is always delayed yet we spend more and more money each year. Corruption.

[@augustlion6645]

If the UK goes first, it always makes it much easier for others to follow, particularly the US. Politically speaking it makes it easier for the US in particular if another member of NATO leads first, with tanks it was the UK with challenger which lead to the Leopard tank which lead to the Abrams which is the best in class, with UK leading on fighter aircraft its opening the door for what the Ukrainians really want which is the F-16 from NATO members and the US. I am pleased the UK is providing Storm Shadow, it will be extremely effective against Russian logistics hubs and targets in Crimea, I would like to see France do the same who have the same missile system and then the Americans step up with with ATACMS. I am proud of the unity being shown by NATO and how well the Brits and Americans and other NATO members are working together on all this. I thank the Americans for all they are doing and I do think it important that the strategy is not always for the Americans to lead otherwise the Russians and Chinese will say it is all about America etc.

[@kevintaylor8234]

The Brits and US are one, Australian, Poland, Germany, Finland, France, I hope for the Russian soldiers would just surrender, it's going to be bad for the 🌎 if Putin doesn't stop

[@augustlion6645]

@@kevintaylor8234 I think many Russian soldiers will surrender once a counter offensive starts. They have all been treated as worthless cannon fodder for the last 6-8 months , poorly commanded, fed, supported and armed. Putin put himself in a corner the moment he started this war , I hope a humiliating defeat in Ukraine is the end of him.

[@CellGames2006]

Good point. It's not Storm Shadow OR ATACMS, it's both... give everything to Ukraine, including F-16 and Gripens with Eurofighters. There's already a zoo of tanks, add some birds in too.

[@paulevans7742]

Churchill once said 'You can always rely on the Americans to do the right thing, after they have exhausted all the alternatives.'.

[@OldEnglish-]

I think that is whats happening .. The US will be behind it i think. The US and UK work as one, always do.

[@Kohen124]

Ukraine needs all the help it can get.

[@davidolfhitler2248]

Why? With what?

[@DonaldBiden420]

@@davidolfhitler2248 repelling the greenskins horde

[@captainhadd0ck]

100% - a few Iron Dome systems wouldn't hurt too...

[@vitapavacllp999]

palestinians as well

[@CoolStory-Bro]

You can see these guys are actually excited. Tone of voice and body language is upbeat. Because this is some truly, seriously bad news for Russia. For real.

[@David-nu6kw]

Poland & UK knowing which recipe is needed time after time. Much thanks to the U.S.A also.

[@Kevin-hy8ok]

I am leaving forward to visiting Ukrainian Crimea in the near future.

[@apokkalyps6]

Its a very nice place, good climate, good beaches, very interesting greek architecture...

[@13ased_American]

Ukraine deserves their sovereignty and the free world stands with them 🇺🇸🇬🇧🇵🇱🇪🇺

[@thomasstyan2066]

Me too :)

[@vitapavacllp999]

chi vive sperando muore cagando

[@markmierzejewski9534]

I am going to need the Kerch bridge to “ stand back and stand by “ as the Storm Shadow has something to say.

[@AlanTheBeast100]

Ukraine will leave the bridge alone for quite a while - need it to allow Russians (civilians and orcs) to escape back home. OTOH the naval fleet at Sevastopol better stand out to sea.

[@telebubba5527]

I think it should stand down. People can use the ferries to cross if they so wish.

[@anonymousfx5254]

You gonna need 100+ direct hits from storm shadow to take it down, not even including the fact that some of those will be intercepted with anti air defence out there. They are gonna be used to destroy ammo depos + military airports in melitopol and crimea during counter offensive.

[@omarkhan3551]

😂😂😂 I would like Zelenskyy to attack it and would like to see what will happen in Kiev few hours after 😂.

[@anonymousfx5254]

@@omarkhan3551 Well, Ukraine already did attack it before and russia officialy blamed Ukraine, and what happened after? Nothing, as usually, since russia is full of SH.

[@RuiseMuis]

It’s correct that UK delivered storm shadow cruise missiles to Ukraine, but don’t forget that these cruise missiles also are fund by Norway and the Netherlands. Those three country’s have a special fund to supply Ukraine with weapons. So also thank you for Norway and the Netherlands

[@indiana146]

Absolutely thank you

[@johnbaptise2262]

As an american, thank god for britain, for not doing what our government is afraid to do. My government is full of control freaks and don’t understand the necessity for ukraine

[@RuiseMuis]

I think the US is doing enough, and I say this as a European

[@kolangiet1]

If I were a russian soldier, I would surrender.

[@henenkumbe2133]

I’ll be back to hear the effects of the storm shadow.

[@Steelninja77]

@@henenkumbe2133 look up libya or operation shader. Or Iraq. We have used 90 out of the 1000 we have just in those few conflicts so plenty more to go around before we need to procure more. But some are being upgraded/modernised (for western tech, not eastern) they are already well modern compared to the newest that russia has. Edit.... and people take our news when we talk about our army and use it against us to try sew doubt into our military prowess...but how many other countries have this type of capability? not too many. france has half as much of these as we do btw.

[@alexsilent5603]

This is why you are not a Russian soldier.

[@claude122]

@@alexsilent5603 you still can go to the draft if you want they need you

[@sawittwo]

Just saw a Russian soldier surrendering to a drone. That’s probably the smartest Russian soldier on battlefield.

[@Malc.Mclagan]

Stealth, Mach 3+ 1000lb warhead with all the target recognition bells and whistles. Dam.

[@jamestajiri58]

Its about time

[@heidiweber2295]

Great expertise. Feels like being on the inside track.Thanks for bringing the Colonel on. Appreciated.

[@russianprincess3673]

FAKE NEWS

[@msobrano8262]

SLAVA PUTINN

[@QuantumOfSolace1]

That has been is just that - a has been

[@LittleStar678]

Glad to see the continued support from the West. Slava Ukraine. God is with you.

[@alonely226]

I think you're wrong 'Cause that's just playiin'

[@MajorWolf72]

Nothing to do with God

[@luisromanlegionaire]

God is with Nazi stormtroopers?

[@DeanFWilson]

Good job, UK.

[@catalinacurio]

Slava Ukraini! Glory to the heroes! 🇺🇦🌻🌻🌻

[@davidbourne8267]

They hate blacks and Jews in Ukraine.

[@nsoul4296]

Thank you UK 🇬🇧 ❤ God save the King 🤴

[@leaveourstatuesalone.3378]

❤ with love from the UK 🇬🇧 to the Kerch Bridge 😂

[@fido5067]

Thanks Uk for stepping up 👏 👏 👏

[@ibuprofenPill]

They in invited Colonel Leighton on the show for his expertise, and the host did most of the talking.

[@Alienalloy]

they can go a lot further than the Hight of Salisbury Cathedral spire

[@webmediafactors4]

The GPS will be important for firing on water targets and when dealing with targets using ground obfuscation, to the point about the "attack'ms" , those are targeted and then take their trajectory, depending on the target by the time the missile impacts curvature could modify the point of target significantly -- like throwing a baseball at someone who is moving, if the baseball can adjust itself for the rate at which they walk it will track without any finesse but otherwise the thrower has to consider the dynamics themselves.

[@MarkM001]

I don't think this one is designed to hit moving targets.

[@christophermwaka2735]

Everything is game changer it started with javelin,stinger,Himars,Jdam but it has not changed any game,even storm shadow may not change any game

[@ImperialDiecast]

game hasnt changed? we went from zelensky will flee to israel to, well the country will be split along the dnieper to ukraine will lose its coast to ukraine will lose the donbass to ukraine will lose bakhmut to...?

[@Joe-ul3gh]

Uh, reality check: The Russia was on the outskirts of Kiev a year ago. Hundreds of thousands of casualties and their heavy weapons have been massively depleted. The stupidest part about this invasion is that Russia was never going to be invaded from the west. Some of Russia's "allies" are licking their chops and could potentially invade Russia.

[@sailinbob11]

Hell yeah. It also gives additional "standoff " capabilities for use closer to the front line mitigating exposure of aircraft.

[@VictorZverovich]

Thank you, UK!

[@mathewbrothers3272]

I I'm so happy too hear that

[@peteradams5857]

Well done to the UK Government. 100% support provided by weapons and training.

[@thekeef2187]

UK: We have 25 year old cruise missles, but they are effective AF if used correctly. Russia: We have 75 Year Old Tanks that never worked correctly.

[@Sumrak-0007]

If two neighbors are fighting today, then an Englishman came yesterday

[@AndyM_323YYY]

@@Sumrak-0007 If two neighbours are fighting, the odds are one of them is Russian.

[@TehNemezis]

​@@AndyM_323YYY russia has done many wars, but less than 1% of what UK has done... Since UK is an island, all counties with sea are thier neighbors and a target to be hit. UK has been and always will be on the Evil side in the world...

[@morho9422]

thekeef: here is my latest daydream.

[@morho9422]

andy, uk doesn't fight its neighbours because it doesn't have any.😁😁

[@jacquelinejanssens4159]

You go Ukraine

[@hymns4ever197]

Another very big difference between the HIMARS and these cruise missiles is maneuverability of the launch point. HIMARS are hampered by ground conditions. These cruise missiles could be launched from many different points that are not dependent upon the conditions of the land.

[@jamespeters2859]

Good report. Thanks 👍

[@CoachMischa]

Bring it! Slava Ukraini!

[@Sumrak-0007]

If two neighbors are fighting today, then an Englishman came yesterday

[@IuriFiedoruk]

When a jornalist was the knowledge to talk about the subject, it just shows. And this was an amazing piece of journaliism. Congratulations.

[@michaelmazowiecki9195]

Storm Shadow is a medium range system, up to 500km. Long range is 2000km, such as tbe Russian systems currently being used.

[@ransertu7630]

Ah yes, GPS like HIMARS uses and which Russia has been successfully jamming in recent months.

[@robertthomson4978]

As a Brit I have to say that this is all very similar to the 1930s. However, we shouldn't have waited until 1939 to take on Germany. If we'd have done it earlier millions of lives would have been saved. We have learnt the lessons of history. You have to take on tyrants before they become powerful enough to destroy you.

[@cratecruncher6687]

The best part is that it came from UK, not USA. Russia is already trying to frame the conflict as a war with the US. Increases like this are gradual and random for a reason.

[@pavsrda7803]

If you need a game changer, that means you're losing the game.

[@lifevest1]

Rain down on Sevestapol. Let’s goooo!

[@seadrifter8975]

Good news for Ukraine hard to intercept , accurate , and absolutely deadly . Interesting

[@maryankushnir5294]

God save the King! From Lviv Ukraine

[@thomasstyan2066]

God save Ukraine from the UK.

[@joz6683]

The US & the rest of NATO need to grow a pair and send even longer range weapons. The quicker this war ends, the better. As I think that American Aid will stop at the end of the year, we need a quick resolution. I would send everything they ask for, even battlefield nukes should not be off the table, making the Russians aware they can not win under any circumstances.

[@phil20_20]

Good Stuff!

[@davidvillamarin7164]

Can they reach the crimea bridge?

[@Mark-Haddow]

Easily.

[@alastairwallace6153]

Yes.

[@canadaphil6068]

DING!

[@feakhelek1]

Yowp!

[@heidiweber2295]

The Colonel is spot on as always. Appreciated. Thanks.

[@forzaferrari3205]

Thank you UK

[@taralown7023]

About time they got longer range missiles. UK again leading the way as America searches for its balls.

[@jamesewanchook2276]

Time has come. Help them win. Slava Ukraini! 🇨🇦🇺🇦

[@alexkravchenko9329]

The Brits are the bravest. Thank you !

[@200779pd]

No, our Ukrainian brothers and sisters are the bravest. We Brits are just happy to help. Hopefully these missiles will save Ukrainian lives 🇬🇧 🤝🇺🇦

[@thomasstyan2066]

@@200779pd Exactly!

[@xeddtech]

I wish my government would do more for Ukraine. The western world should use the UK as a prime example of support.

[@Cordycep1]

If the plan it to cut supply route they neeed longer range.

[@worldtoday9244]

Ukraine 🇺🇦 more modern weapons and equipment are on the way to you now 🇺🇦 🇬🇧 🇺🇸

[@wallyw4965]

We agreed to send the GLSDB as well, it just was going to take time because it's a new weapons system...but the time is nearing for its delivery, I wouldn't be suprised if it was coordinated to be the same time as the uk...because the stormshadows were also announced months back initially at the same time GLSDB was announced....GLSDB is 150km, so these new capabilities will really help, its understandable if ukraine wants to utilize them before launching their massive counter attack...this may of been the plan all along to get these in just before the attack

[@OSLO_eirik]

Awesome

[@napalmholocaust9093]

They need 600 miles of range. Give them 1,000.

[@stevenjones916]

Why do they need 600 mile range ?

[@davidkidd368]

Ukraine are fighting from the heart for their country.

[@denillefleming2942]

Give them long range capabilities!!

[@Leitosssssss]

Did they ever mentioned the quantity they are sending?I cannot find it anywhere

[@infostudy101]

They have 1900 in stock. No one knows how many were sent.

[@EASYTIGER10]

How easy is it to quickly fit missiles to aircraft they weren't designed for? I assume the Storm Shadow is designed primarily to be fired from Tornadoes (as pictured) and Typhoons. Apologies if that's a silly question, I'm no expert!

[@mirror6103]

The missiles I believe were approved a while ago and UK Engineers have been retro fitting the system to work on Ukraine aircraft. The announcement has been made now the systems work.

[@randyboisa6367]

The Kerch bridge is now put on notice!

[@feakhelek1]

Again. 😁

[@sarcasmo57]

Really the UK is giving these to Russia, albeit very quickly and with an audible pop at the end.

[@cazgreen1]

What since when we are not helping the Russians you know

[@kravic5003]

🇺🇦❤️🇬🇧 Thanks for help .Ukraine victory will save democracy in Europe

[@kalleklp7291]

It's a welcome supplement to HIMARS. I think it will come in handy when the liberation of Crimea starts. Of course, it would only be used on high-value targets. To my knowledge, this missile is highly accurate. Thanks a lot, UK..you guys rock! :)

[@marek.f7504]

Well done 👏 ✔️ 👍 👌

[@kathleenaustin327]

Please let these missiles end the war!! Send the Russians running!!! We are with you Ukraine!!!💪👍💖🇺🇦🇺🇲

[@Sumrak-0007]

If two neighbors are fighting today, then an Englishman came yesterday

[@thersawilliamson7804]

The Ukrainian military has shown a high level of proficiency in Western weaponry. It is important that Ukraine be provided with all necessary weapons, with which it will regain the occupied territories.

[@rolandolopez4392]

Good job U.K god bless you for helpping ukraine

[@mateo_dequ]

what is the price comparison between ATACMS and STORM SHADOW ?

[@CRF-2013]

Storm Shadow is about 1.6 million a pop I think....

[@mbak7801]

Storm Shadow is being replaced anyway so in a way the price does not matter.

[@trevortrevortsr2]

Storm Shadow has a tandem warhead so it can bury itself 15 ft into reinforced concrete before its half-ton warhead detonates - It's as if it was designed to bring down the Kerch Bridge

[@Syndur]

Ukraine might not want to destroy that bridge. Yes, it would immediately cause supply route problems into Crimea; however, civilians are using the bridge as well, and if there's any hope of establishing somewhat working relations with a post-war Russia, then the bridge would also be very beneficial for the Ukraine.

[@robertmiskey5502]

Ukraine should have been provided with longer range missiles and jets long ago. Without , Ukraine can not reclaim its territories or defend itself. In the the mean time Ukraine gets demolished and Ukrainians perish while the west dithers and dallies about supplying these essential supplies. Bravo to the UK for stepping forward and leading once again.

[@user-wz3yt6pf9h]

Yes let's go

[@USS-SNAKE-ISLAND]

Watch out in Crimea, Ivan! SLAVA UKRAINI!