M270 launch systems have 50-mile range and can target Russian artillery that has been attacking cities in eastern Ukraine
Britain is to supply long-range rocket artillery to Ukraine, despite a threat on Sunday from Russia’s president,The UK will send a handful of tracked M270 multiple launch rocket systems, which can hit targets up to 50 miles away, in the hope they can disrupt the concentrated Russian artillery that has been pounding cities in easternBen Wallace, the UK defence secretary, argued the decision to ship the rocket launchers was justified because “as Russia’s tactics change, so must our support to...
Five cruise missiles were launched from Tu-95 bombers, one of which was intercepted, Ukraine’s air force said, in an attack that represented a change of approach on the part of Russian forces. Kyiv was last hit on 28 April. The UK, in conjunction with the US and other western nations, began the war by promising only to supply “defensive weaponry” to help Ukraine repel the Russian invasion. But as Russia has made gains in the east and the south of the country, western countries have gradually sent more lethal arms.
Australia Latest News, Australia Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Russia-Ukraine war latest: explosions shake Kyiv; Ukraine counterattacks have blunted Russian gains, says UK – livePowerful blasts felt in Ukraine’s capital, says mayor Vitaly Klitschko; foreign minister angry at Macron’s comment that Russia must not be ‘humiliated’
Read more »
Russia-Ukraine war: Ukraine says Russian forces suffering ‘huge losses’ as it fights back in Sievierodonetsk – liveLocal governor says Ukrainian military has ‘pushed back’ Russian forces in battle for control of the city
Read more »
Russia-Ukraine war latest: Russia launches airstrikes into Kyiv and warns of further attacks – livePutin says Russia will hit fresh targets if US delivers long-range rockets, as powerful blasts felt in Ukraine’s capital
Read more »
Russia-Ukraine war: what we know on day 103 of the invasionPutin warns that Moscow will hit new targets if west supplies Ukraine with long-range missiles as Kyiv reels from first attack in more than a month
Read more »
Russia must not be humiliated in Ukraine, says Emmanuel MacronFrench president says door must be left open to allow improvement in diplomatic relations after war
Read more »
Russia 'throwing all its power' at capturing eastern city of Severodonetsk, Ukraine saysSeverodonetsk is the largest city still in Ukrainian hands in the Luhansk region, where Russian forces have been gradually advancing in recent weeks. Ukraine Russia Severodonetsk
Read more »