Western missiles storm Russian skies, as deep strike ban is lifted

Today, the spotlight turns to Russia itself, where major developments are unfolding for the first time. After months of restrictions, Ukraine has been officially permitted to use Western-supplied missiles against targets inside Russian territory. Within hours of the decision, Ukrainian forces launched a precision strike on one of Russia’s most vital industrial hubs in Bryansk. The attack, carried out with Storm Shadow cruise missiles, ignited massive explosions and fires across a key chemical plant supporting Russia’s missile production. This strike marks not just a military escalation but a political milestone, as Ukraine’s long-range capabilities now reach deep into the heart of its aggressor. The operation signals a new phase in the conflict—one in which Russia’s interior is no longer beyond the reach of the war it started.

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