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    This is more of a historical document than an up-to-date summary of the situation now.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.
  • @ruzziasht349
    Have to say for a tiny country, the Brits do a great job - this and the NLAW are awesome!
  • @daylesanchez2089
    I like how he described the firecracker in your hand strait from the movie Armageddon
  • @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.
  • @basic48
    Great detailed video...EXPERT
  • ATACMS are great but the Army has a limited number to transfer to Ukraine. The US should provide JASSM, the equivalent to Storm Shadow,. There are thousands of these in the inventory.
  • @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.
  • 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.
  • @ivandemko3360
    These weapons blow us ships for Christmas. While Ukraine barely has a navy. Russian fleet is barely present in Crimea anymore. Unbelievable enguinity by the Urkranians.
  • Here in US, media and people have turned attention from Ukraine, towards the Middle East, and our own weather.... We cannot forget Ukraine! I'm glad to see 1.6M views in 1 month. Some of us are still paying attention.
  • @sferris33
    Definitely Ben Wallace should be the next Secretary General of NATO!
  • @markrix
    Every little thing is not a game changer, they need weapons, no super pricey weapons, but ALOT of weapons. Its like bringing a box of paperclips into a newspaper printing factory... Yeah the clip is amazing it keeps papers in order but one box is useless.
  • @Q3hero
    5:49 hahahah look at the solider in the middle, look at his emblem at his chest
  • @JBassamore
    4:05 He quotes Jason Isaacs aka Ronald Quincy from the movie Armageddon about the firecracker blowing up the meteor in the planning room lol