In addition to the United States, Britain is the most diligent in sending arms aid to Ukraine. Following the US move to provide a long -range rocket or missile system, the UK is sure to do the same.
As reported, the US sent multiple launch rocket system or MLRS type M142 Himars (High Mobility Artillery Rocket System). The version sent to Ukraine can shoot as far as 80 kilometers.
Well, the UK will provide assistance for a similar weapon, namely the M270 variant with a firing range of about 80 kilometers. This weapon is also made in the US and the United Kingdom is one of its users.
British Defense Minister Ben Wallace said the weapon was expected to damage Russian artillery besieging several cities. "Russia's tactics are changing, so is our support for Ukraine," he was quoted as saying by the Guardian on Tuesday (7/6/2022).
Britain, like the United States, has also urged long-range missiles not to strike targets on Russian territory. "The weapon must be used to defend Ukraine, on Ukrainian territory. We have confidence that the weapon will be used properly," a British military source said.
"Ukraine has long called for a system that allows them to attack Russian troops from a greater distance, stating that it is important to survive and launch a counterattack," the Financial Times said.
In recent days, Russia has made progress in the Donbas area. So Ukraine wants to repel them with these new weapons.
"America's long-range missile system is not only farther in range but also more powerful than the Howitzers, combat drones, anti-tank missiles and anti-air strike missiles that western countries have supplied so far," the Financial Times reported.