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...

Britain allowed Ukrainians to use Storm Shadows a week after President Biden authorized the use of American-made missiles inside Russia, a shift from a more cautious military strategy.

Expands the use of long-range weapons as the 1,000-day conflict enters a new phase

The BBC understands the long-range missiles have been fired into Russian territory by Ukraine.

The allegd use of the long-range cruise missiles came in response to Russia's recent deployment of North Korean troops to bolster its war effort

The announcement came after Biden authorised Ukraine to use US-supplied missiles to strike deeper inside Russia, easing limitations on the longer-range weapons after Russia deployed thousands of North Korean troops in the conflict.