UK to Send 650 Missiles to Ukraine

The British government has announced a commitment to send 650 lightweight multi-role missiles worth £162 million to Ukraine, aimed at enhancing the country's air defenses amid ongoing Russian missile and drone attacks. The missiles, produced by Thales, have a range of over six kilometers and can be deployed from multiple platforms on land, sea, and air. This announcement follows Russia's largest air attack on Ukraine since the full-scale war began, which included over 200 missiles and drones, resulting in significant casualties and damage to infrastructure. British Defence Minister John Healey revealed the new commitment during a meeting of the Ukraine Defence Contact Group at a U.S. air base in Germany, emphasizing the UK's ongoing support for Ukraine. The first batch of missiles is expected to be delivered by the end of the year. Meanwhile, Ukraine has undergone a significant government reshuffle, appointing nine new ministers ahead of President Volodymyr Zelensky's planned visit to the U.S.