Britain may send air defense missiles to Ukraine

Britain continues to help Kiev within the Russia-Ukraine warfare.

British Defense Secretary Ben Wallace mentioned they’re contemplating donating anti-aircraft missiles to assist Ukraine defend its airspace from Russian assaults.

In his speech within the Home of Commons on the Russia-Ukraine warfare, British intelligence believed that Russia had succeeded in solely considered one of its army goals and captured Kherson.

“RUSSIA’S AIR Dominance IS BLOCKED”

Evaluating the scenario on the bottom as “grave”, Wallace identified that the Russian military couldn’t management cities corresponding to Mariupol, regardless of besieging them, and said that Russia’s dominance within the air was blocked by the Ukrainian air defense.

Wallace additionally underlined that Britain is sending extra defensive weapons to Ukraine as a part of the defense towards tanks, and that the British authorities will enhance the quantity of humanitarian assist to 220 million kilos.

GRANT OF AIR DEFENSE Missiles ON THE AGENDA

Stressing that it’s vital for Ukraine to keep its capability to suppress Russian air strikes, Wallace mentioned:

“In response to Ukraine’s requests, the federal government has determined to contemplate the grant of STARStreak high-speed air defense missiles. We imagine this technique will stay inside the definition of defensive weapons, however will enable Ukrainian forces to higher defend its airspace. Every part we do will depend on the choice to procure defense techniques. and adjusted in order that it does not escalate to the strategic stage.”