Ukrainian leaders hope to demonstrate their capability to strike deep into Russia with Storm Shadow missiles, believing it may force Moscow to negotiate an end to hostilities.
President Zelenskiy emphasized the necessity of retaliation against Russia's invasion, stating that Ukraine's response would reach any point of danger within the Russian Federation.
Military leadership in Kyiv sees striking deep into Russia as a strategic move to show vulnerability, prompting a potential reassessment by the Kremlin on negotiations.
Despite lobbying for the use of long-range Storm Shadow missiles, Ukraine faces limitations and lacks full support from the US, complicating their military strategy.
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