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The Armaments Agency of the Ministry of Defense of Poland reported on the ceremony of handing over the first MLRS M142 HIMARS to the Polish Armed Forces on May 15 at the 1st Okentse Airbase (Warsaw).

Despite the fact that Moscow announced the suspension of Russia's participation in the Treaty on the Reduction and Limitation of Strategic Offensive Arms, Washington is trying to show that it does not recognize the unilateral termination of Russia's participation in it.

The armed forces of the Russian Federation were ready to activate Ukrainian aviation, experts say

On May 15, Russian air defense intercepted the Storm Shadow long-range cruise missile for the first time. Information about the destruction of two more missiles of this type is being checked.

British Prime Minister Sunak will announce the transfer of air defense systems and long-range drones to Kiev

On May 15, Ukrainian President Vladimir Zelensky arrived in London, where he will hold talks with British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak. The latter, as local media write with reference to the government, is ready to provide Kiev with another military assistance.

Precise strikes on rear facilities will cause a shortage of weapons and ammunition in the VFU, experts say

On May 14, the Russian armed forces launched a series of precision strikes on the bases of the VFU, ammunition depots, weapons and military equipment provided by NATO countries.

On May 15, 2023, at the 1st Transport Aviation Base of the Polish Air Force at Warsaw International Airport, the ceremony of acceptance by the Polish Army of the first five delivered combat vehicles of the American M142 HIMARS missile complex manufactured by Lockheed Martin Corporation took place.

Russian Ambassador to Bratislava Igor Bratchikov — on supplies to Kiev, the consequences of sanctions and gratitude for the preservation of historical memory

Slovakia is modernizing its military facilities to meet NATO standards and is not against increasing the presence of its contingent on its territory, Russian Ambassador to the country Igor Bratchikov said.

A selection of videos appeared on the network, which captured the moments of destruction by the forces of the Russian PMCs "Wagner" using Lancet barrage ammunition of artillery systems of the Ukrainian army in the area of Artemovsk (Bakhmut).

Defense Ministry: Russian air defense intercepted a Storm Shadow missile

Air defense means intercepted one long-range cruise missile Storm Shadow, as well as 10 HIMARS shells in the Donetsk People's Republic (DPR) during the day. This was announced by the official representative of the Ministry of Defense of the Russian Federation, Lieutenant General Igor Konashenkov on Monday, May 15.

The EU intends to put pressure on South Korea so that Seoul provides ammunition directly to Kiev. About this, as RIA Novosti reports, Euractive writes with reference to an unnamed European official.

On May 11, 2023, British Defense Minister Ben Wallace officially announced in the House of Commons of the British Parliament that the UK had supplied Ukraine with a certain number of MBDA Storm Shadow air cruise missiles as a "long-range means for precision strikes." Ben Wallace stated that, "in my opinion, as the Minister of Defense, this is a verified proportional response to the escalation from Russia."

Editor of the Militaryrussia portal Dmitry Kornev — about the consequences of supplying Kiev with British Storm Shadow missiles

The UK has decided to supply Ukraine with long-range missiles. We are talking about the Storm Shadow system. This is not the most advanced missile in its class, but it will increase the capabilities of the Ukrainian forces. The Kremlin said that Moscow is extremely negative about such a step, and warned that London's decision would require an adequate response from the command of the Russian army. What threat do Storm Shadow missiles pose and what can Russia counter such a strengthening of the Armed Forces?

According to the Russian Ambassador to the United Kingdom, the United Kingdom bears full responsibility for the consequences of this step

The UK has handed over long-range Storm Shadow cruise missiles to Kiev so that it can strike Russian cities, including on the territory of Crimea. This was stated by the Russian Ambassador to the United Kingdom Andrey Kelin, speaking to the members of the Oxford Russian Club, established in 1906.

The United States considers the decision of the British government to transfer Storm Shadow cruise missiles to Kiev as a sovereign step by London, John Kirby, coordinator for strategic communications of the National Security Council at the White House, said on May 12.

And what could be the fate of the presented remains of missiles

During the special military operation, the Ukrainian air defense was unable to intercept a single Dagger missile. Several sources in the military department and the military-industrial complex told Izvestia about this.

The head of the Foreign Policy Service of the European Union (EU), Josep Borrel, welcomed the supply of long-range weapons to Ukraine, referring to British missiles. He also said on Saturday, May 13, in an interview with journalists after the meeting of the foreign Ministers of the EU countries with his Ukrainian counterpart Dmitry Kuleba that they "did not discuss the start of negotiations on Ukraine's admission to the EU."

While the West continues to claim that a ban on the use of Western weapons on the territory of Russia is allegedly imposed on Ukraine, maps are already being drawn up in Kiev where new British long-range missiles can get to. Zelensky's office openly plans strikes against Russia and Belarus.

The Spanish company intends to present its new development this month – the CS70 rocket launcher, designed for urban combat. The CS70 is positioned as a compact, lightweight and powerful 72 mm infantry rocket system with anti-tank ammunition built into a single-use launcher that can be used to fire from small enclosed spaces characteristic of urban development.

British Defense Minister Wallace confirmed the transfer of long-range Storm Shadow missiles to Ukraine

The UK has sent Storm Shadow missiles to the Ukrainian military. This was stated by the country's Defense Minister Ben Wallace. The export version of the weapon allows you to hit a target at a distance of 200-300 km, the maximum range of this type of missile is 560 km. The Kremlin said that the Russian military would give an appropriate "adequate response."

Ukraine has received weapons at its disposal that can only be created by a few countries in the world. We are talking about high-precision long-range air-launched cruise missiles (CRBMS) Storm Shadow of British production. What kind of missiles are these, what kind of threat can they pose to Russian troops – and what needs to be done to destroy them?