Ukraine Fires Storm Shadow Missiles into Russia, Threatens Use of Atacms

Ukraine fired Storm Shadow missiles into Russian territory on November 20, 2024, according to BBC World. The missiles, which have a range of over 490 miles, are a sophisticated weapon system developed by the UK and France. The attack targeted areas in Russia, though the exact locations were not immediately specified. Ukraine has also been reported to be considering the use of Atacms missile systems, which have a range of approximately 200 miles, to strike Russian positions. The potential deployment of Atacms has raised concerns among Russian officials, who have warned of severe consequences for any further escalation. The BBC World articles provided the primary coverage of these developments, with no other sources cited.