British-supplied long-range missiles hit industrial sites in a Russian-controlled city in Ukraine.
Ukrainian planes attack a chemical plant and a meat factory in Luhansk with Storm Shadows, Russia speak.
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British-supplied Storm Shadow air-to-air missiles to the Kiev regime were used for the attack, contrary to London’s claims that these weapons would not be used against civilian targets. events,” the Russian ministry said.
It also claims to have shot down Su-24s and MiG-29s that shot them.
On Thursday, Britain became the first country to announce it had begun supply long-range missiles to Kiev.
defense Minister Ben Wallace said they could be used within Ukraine, implying that he had assurances from the President Volodymyr Zelenskiy they will not be fired at targets in Russia.
They will let Ukraine target troops and supply sites far behind the front lines in preparation for a counterattack.
The Russian Ministry of Defense also announced it had gained control of a block in the eastern city of Bakhmut after ten months of fighting.
“Units of the Airborne Forces supported the attacking units and pinned the enemy to the flanks,” it said.
