The United States has removed critical export restrictions, allowing Ukraine to use Western long‑range missiles, including British Storm Shadow torpedoes, for strikes deep inside Russia.
U.S. Policy Break for Ukraine
The White House announced that Ukraine may now deploy Western long‑range missiles for both defensive and offensive operations deep inside Russian territory. The decision includes British‑made Storm Shadow missile pods, with ranges exceeding 290 km.
Control Shift to European Command
Approval authority for such operations has moved from the U.S. Secretary of Defense to the U.S. European Command, marking a significant relaxation of earlier restrictions.
Ukraine’s Independent Strike Capability
According to NATO officer Colonel Martin O’Donnell, Ukraine can now strike legitimate Russian military targets without seeking U.S. permission.
Tomahawk Availability Still Uncertain
The White House has not confirmed whether it will supply Ukraine with U.S. Tomahawk cruise missiles that can reach over 1600 km. Their use would represent another step in escalating the conflict, following recent Ukrainian strikes on Russian infrastructure.
