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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
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David Lynch

Healey refuses to confirm missile reports and says Ukraine faces serious moment

John Healey speaking at the Defence Committee. Picture: UK Parliament/ Parliament TV -

Ukraine faces a “serious moment” in its defence against the Russian invasion, Defence Secretary John Healey said as he refused to be drawn into confirming reports the war-torn nation has launched British-supplied long-range missiles at its foe.

Russia’s military said it has shot down two British-made Storm Shadow missiles, following reports that debris from the weapons had been discovered in the country’s Kursk region, which borders Ukraine.

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