France's SCALP missiles: A game-changer for Ukraine's defense
France has announced that it will supply Ukraine with SCALP missiles, long-range cruise missiles capable of striking targets deep into Russian-occupied east Ukraine. The missiles, similar to Britain's Storm Shadow, are designed to meet the demanding requirements of preplanned attacks against high-value fixed or stationary targets. The delivery of the missiles aims to enable Ukrainian forces to disrupt Russian logistics and command and control. France has not specified the number of missiles to be sent, but it is believed to be a significant number. Russia has warned that this decision will have harmful consequences and has threatened countermeasures.