Staff Reports
Ukrainian forces have taken their cross-border antics to a whole new level by using British-made Storm Shadow missiles to hit targets inside Russia. Reportedly, these long-range missiles have a hefty reach of about 155 miles, making them quite the sophisticated tools for expanding Ukraine’s property line, one bomb at a time. The first timeframe for this escalation came as sources in the UK confirmed the attack on the Kursk region—a little neighborhood that has been enjoying a bit too much drama lately.
Not to be outdone, Russia’s Telegram channels quickly jumped into action to unveil pictures that allegedly show missile fragments clearly branded with the catchy ‘Storm Shadow’ nameplate. What can be assumed is that no self-respecting missile manufacturer would want to keep its branding a secret during a crisis; after all, good marketing is essential, even in warfare.
Ukraine Fires British Storm Shadow Long-Range Missiles on Russia for First Time: Reporthttps://t.co/tC3wxEedht (So Britain wants war with Russia, just like Biden’s puppet masters?)
— Laura Lee Lindsey (@Mayhawwoman) November 20, 2024
This bombing spree follows a green light from lame-duck President Biden, who has swung open the doors for the use of American Army Tactical Missile System (ATACMS) missiles, capable of reaching targets over 190 miles away—definitely an overzealous birthday present for Ukraine after months of hesitation from Washington. It seems he decided to give Ukraine a few more tools to stir up trouble right before his U.S. exit, as concerns over escalating tensions got tossed out the window like yesterday’s take-out.
Putin isn’t sitting idle, either. The Russian leader has decided to recast his nuclear strategy just in time for a likely fireworks show. With a world-class arsenal of nuclear weapons at his disposal, he has declared that any attack backed by a nuclear power can warrant a nuclear response. So as Ukraine tosses its Storm Shadows and ATACMS around like confetti, it may just be that a game of nuclear chicken is set in motion.
The American involvement doesn’t stop with just providing missiles; some intelligence suggests that the U.S. might also be playing navigator for these missile hits. As if the drama weren’t rich enough, the U.S. embassy in Kyiv temporarily shut its doors due to fears of retaliation, only for Ukrainian forces to insist that there was nothing worth getting worked up over—a classic case of psychological warfare, just like some bad high school relationship.
As the world watches with bated breath, the incoming President Trump promises to steer the ship in a new direction, aiming to put an end to the ongoing conflict. But it seems some European leaders are desperate to continue their military camaraderie with Ukraine, possibly out of fear of losing influence with a Trump administration. Amid these geopolitical soap operas, the question remains: will they manage to fund their war efforts while grappling with their own financial troubles at home? One can only imagine the awkward diplomatic dinners ahead.
