British Prime Minister Keir Starmer announced a £1.6 billion ($2 billion) agreement on Sunday to supply Ukraine with 5,000 air-defense missiles through export finance. The Thales-manufactured missiles, with a range of over 6 kilometers, can be launched from multiple platforms. Starmer stressed the deal’s importance in protecting Ukraine’s critical infrastructure and securing peace amid escalating attacks. The announcement follows Russia’s recent assault using over 200 drones, which Ukraine called the largest since the war began. The commitment reinforces Britain’s continued military support for Ukraine against Russian aggression.
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