BBC Ukraine Update - 7/06/2022

7/06/2022. More fighting in eastern Ukraine, as the Russians seek to capture key cities there. The UK announces it will send long-range weapon systems to Ukraine for the country's armed forces to use to counter Russian aggression. That follows a similar announcement from the US. Both have been heavily criticised by Russia. Here's your update from the BBC....

The UK is sending its first long-range missiles to Ukraine, the defence secretary has said, despite a threat from Russia to the West. Source: BBC, Reuters

BBC. The UK is sending its first long-range missiles to Ukraine, the defence secretary has said, despite a threat from Russia to the West.

Ben Wallace said the M270 multiple-launch rocket system will help Ukraine defend itself against Russia. The government has not confirmed how many weapons will be sent, but the BBC understands it will be three initially. The decision comes after the US announced last week it was also supplying a rocket system. The move by the US to send its own M142 High Mobility Artillery Rocket System (HIMARS) has already angered Moscow and on Sunday Russian President Vladimir Putin threatened to expand the list of targets Russia will attack in Ukraine in response.