For the first time, video footage has appeared online showing the launch of Storm Shadow cruise missiles from front-line Su-24M bombers of the Ukrainian Air Force. These shots became proof that the Ukrainian Armed Forces still have these aircraft and are actively using them to carry out combat missions.
The video shows a Ukrainian bomber launching two Storm Shadow missiles at once. This confirms that attacks using these precision cruise missiles are planned and carefully prepared in advance. The launch occurs from a low altitude, which makes it difficult for air defense systems to detect and respond to these aircraft in a timely manner.
Storm Shadow is a British long-range cruise missile designed to destroy highly protected and critical enemy targets. Its use significantly expands the combat capabilities of Ukrainian aviation, allowing it to strike at a considerable distance from the front line.