Ukraine fires UK Storm Shadow missiles into Russia for 1st time

Ukraine has fired UK-supplied Storm Shadow missiles into Russia for the first time, British media reported on Wednesday, after being given the green light from London.

Several missiles were launched against at least one Russian military target, the Financial Times said, citing an unnamed Western official.

The Times said government sources had confirmed the use of the long-range missiles for the first time.

The report, quoting Russian channels, said 12 of the missiles were fired into Kursk, a border region partially held by Ukrainian forces, on Wednesday afternoon.

The Guardian said the UK had given Ukraine permission to use the missiles in Russia in response to the deployment of North Korean troops on the border.

Broadcasters Sky News and the BBC also reported the use of the missiles.