Ukraine receives British long-range missiles for counteroffensive.

Britain has donated Storm Shadow cruise missiles to the Ukrainian air force, providing Kyiv with a substantial step up in capability to mount long-range strikes against invading Russian forces. The Anglo-French-developed missile has a range in excess of 250 kilometers and is particularly effective against hardened and buried targets. The donation of Storm Shadow missiles means the British are the first nation to supply Kyiv with long-range weapons. The move comes ahead of a long-expected offensive by Kyiv against Russian forces occupying parts of the country.