The UK will send long-range missiles to Ukraine to assist the war effort against Russia's invasion.<br /><br />In a statement made to the House of Commons on Thursday 11 May, defence secretary Ben Wallace committed to send the Storm Shadow projectiles.<br /><br />'The donation of these weapons systems gives Ukraine the best chance to defend themselves against Russia's continued brutality', Mr Wallace said.<br /><br />Ukraine has been asking for long-range weaponry for some time but has faced reluctance from the US, fearing an escalation in tensions.<br /><br />Storm Shadows are air-launched missiles with a range of up to 350 miles (563 kilometres).
