Behind Ukraine’s Weapons: Storm Shadow, ATACMS, StarStreak Missiles and More | WSJ Equipped

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Published 2023-12-26
Russia invaded Ukraine nearly two years ago. Since then, countries like the U.S. and U.K. have sent Kyiv weapons like ATACMS missiles and cluster bombs to help its military counter Moscow.

WSJ breaks down Ukraine’s armory to see its potential impact for the ongoing war.

Chapters:
0:00 Breaking down Ukraine's armory
0:18 Storm Shadow missiles
8:18 ATACMS missiles
15:43 StarStreak missiles
20:32 BM-21 Grad rocket launcher
25:30 Cluster bombs

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All Comments (21)
  • @Markle2k
    This is more of a historical document than an up-to-date summary of the situation now.
  • @andyo8141
    Storm Shadows max range is actually 320-340 miles. The UK and France just limit the range for the export versions.
  • @basic48
    Great detailed video...EXPERT
  • @daylesanchez2089
    I like how he described the firecracker in your hand strait from the movie Armageddon
  • @MikusVilsons
    Ukraine received Storm Shadow missiles in March, 2023 - more than a year after a "three day" ru///ian invasion, and uses these very effectively against the second army in Ukraine. Thank you for support! Better late than never.
  • @dodo19821
    I could be wrong here but from what i've noticed the west is only providing UA with enough weaponry for it not to loose instead of actually giving them the tools it wants/needs to win this war. It took the west months to provide them with modern tanks and apc's and because it took so long it gave the russians more then ample time to dig in and fortify their positions hence the failed long awaited summer offensive.
  • @ruzziasht349
    Have to say for a tiny country, the Brits do a great job - this and the NLAW are awesome!
  • @bryce6870
    I throughly enjoyed this informative piece. You covered alot of didn't types of munitions! Thank you
  • @randymeredith-we7cj
    ATACMS are easy to notice when launched because they shoot at a higher angle and have an extremely large back blast! The smaller GMLRS munitions can shoot at much lower angles. The ATACMS “pods” also resemble the front of all the other munitions as in it looks like a 6 rounder but splits apart at launch with only one missile inside vs 6 rockets.
  • @gardencity3558
    The US and Germany need to decide if they really want to defeat Russia via Ukraine or not. A few hundred long range missels that they can easily supply could take out the Kerch Bridge would bring a good return for a small investment. Seems like a no brainer compared to sending jets.