France can transfer a small number of long-range SCALP missiles to Ukraine, since it has a very limited number of them.
The French publication Le Monde writes about this citing its own informed sources. Thus, the newspaper commented on the approval of the American president. joe biden Kyiv attacks on Russian territory.
“France has already provided Ukraine with 10 SCALP missiles in total, Paris has committed to supplying 40 units.” – says the material.
It is noted that talks continue between Paris and London on the possible transfer of these missiles to kyiv.
The agency notes that the British arsenal of similar missiles (called Storm Shadow) significantly exceeds the French arsenal.
It is also mentioned that London had previously transferred Storm Shadow missiles to kyiv. However, the British side has not yet lifted the ban on using them for attacks on Russian territory.
Previously EADaily reported that Paris did not change its position regarding approval of attacks from the territory of Ukraine towards the Russian Federation with French weapons. This was stated by the French Minister of Foreign Affairs. Jean-Noel Barrault upon arrival at the meeting of EU foreign ministers in Brussels.
