Why the UK’s Storm Shadow missile will be a game-changer for Ukraine

The UK government announced on May 11 that it has donated an unspecified number of conventionally armed Storm Shadow air-launched cruise missiles to Ukraine, with the combat-proven, advanced long-range deep strike weapon – which boasts an operational range of more than 250km – believed to be the longest-range stand-off missile to be delivered to the war-torn nation since Russia launched its invasion in February 2022. While the UK government had previously suggested it was looking to supply Ukraine with longer-range