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[–] [email protected] 38 points 2 months ago (1 children)

I'm very sure Ukraine will use those missiles to solely hit military targets unlike those a-holes from ruzzia who aim at schools and hospitals and housing.

As long as Ukraine only eliminates military targets: Give them everything they need, and more. Do it now.

[–] [email protected] 0 points 2 months ago

You know what, up till this week I was in total agreement with you. Now, I really don't care if they use them to attack other targets.

[–] [email protected] 26 points 2 months ago

It’s about time

[–] [email protected] 20 points 2 months ago (2 children)

Downing Street believed to support weapons’ use but will not say so publicly amid disagreements with US

I thought this had been the situation for a while. Didn't they publicly back this very briefly before quickly walking it back?

I really hope this changes and Ukraine gets full approval to do what they need to defend themselves but the headline seems misleadingly optimistic.

Someone please jump in to tell me I'm mistaken about this though because I would absolutely love to be.

[–] [email protected] 2 points 2 months ago

I thought this had been the situation for a while. Didn’t they publicly back this very briefly before quickly walking it back?

Yes, Starmer said it back in early July. It sounds like the UK then looked to get agreement from the US and France before proceeding and the US have blocked it since then.

[–] [email protected] 16 points 2 months ago (1 children)

Holy cow... $960,000 per missile!

[–] [email protected] 13 points 2 months ago (1 children)

I foresee many more videos of Russian oil refineries in flames, and that makes me smile.

[–] [email protected] 9 points 2 months ago

Storm Shadow will not be wasted on oil refineries. They are too expensive. The better target are radars of air defense sites. Those are extremely expensive as well and hard to replace. They also can not be easily targeted by cheaper long range missiles. However more of those missiles can reach deep into Russia, when air defense is in worse shape.

[–] [email protected] 5 points 2 months ago
[–] [email protected] 2 points 2 months ago

Unfortunately, they're not a great choice for out aircraft.