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Ukraine to Receive SCALP Blueprints: How Missiles Compare to Russian Kh-69s

Ukraine to Receive SCALP Blueprints: How Missiles Compare to Russian Kh-69s

Summary

Ukraine will receive secret information to help it produce SCALP missiles, which are European long-range weapons made by Britain and France. This move allows Ukraine to build its own missiles in the country to strike deep into Russian territory, though it may take years to start production.

Key Facts

  • The UK and France have shared classified details on SCALP missile technology with Ukraine.
  • Britain first gave Ukraine Storm Shadow missiles (similar to SCALP) in 2023, with France providing similar support.
  • Ukraine plans to produce SCALP missiles domestically to strengthen its long-range strike ability.
  • Production of these advanced missiles could take years to start inside Ukraine.
  • Russia condemned the move and called it British participation in the war.
  • Ukraine has increased long-range drone strikes on Russian targets recently amid ongoing missile attacks on its cities.
  • U.S. President Trump earlier withdrew plans to share Patriot missile production details with Ukraine, citing security concerns.
  • SCALP missiles can travel about 155-250 miles and hit protected targets like bunkers; they can be launched from various fighter jets.
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