If it receives British long-range missiles, Ukraine can use it to attack Crimea

In a speech to the British Parliament on February 8, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky asked London to provide fighter jets to Kiev.

The Crimean Bridge on fire after a truck bombing on October 8, 2022. Photo: Sputnik

British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak also said that he had discussed with the Ukrainian leader about the supply of long-range weapons to Kiev.

Ukraine’s defense source confirmed that Kiev will use missiles to attack the Crimean peninsula after President Zelensky said long-range weapons from the West could help the country strike deep into territories currently occupied by Ukraine. Russia control.

According to the British newspaper article, discussions are ongoing about whether the UK’s military aid package for Ukraine should include both Harpoon anti-ship missiles and Storm Shadow surface-to-air missiles.

Harpoon missile has a range of up to 240km, Storm Shadow missile has a range of up to 560km.