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What are Storm Shadow missiles?
Storm Shadow missiles are long-range, precision-guided cruise missiles. The UK's pledge to help Ukraine produce them is a significant escalation of military support. These missiles allow Ukraine to strike targets deep behind enemy lines, which is crucial for disrupting Russian supply lines and command centres, and could be a key factor in the ongoing conflict.
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