Of the Ukrainian Military intelligence. He said that basically nine people were killed and 16 injured. We are not clear how he got that information, we are not clear whether it is true, it certainly hasnt been verified yet. One of the things he said was that two russian generals had been badly injured in the attack. One is part of the operation in zaporizhzhia which lies to the north east of crimea and the other person is linked to russias north sea fleet. Both those people apparently, according to Ukrainian Military intelligence, badly injured. He did not comment on reports that the admiral of russias Black Sea Fleet was killed, so that certainly, even from the ukrainian side, hasnt stood up in any way. Ukraine Special Forces have also commented. They have said basically the attack was timed to coincide with a meeting of the leadership of russias naval forces but with a meeting of the leadership of russias navalforces but again with a meeting of the leadership of russias naval forces
It comes as reports in the American Media suggest that the United States is planning to give ukraine advanced long range missiles to help with its ongoing counteroffensive against russia. They quote us officials familiar with the issue as saying ukraine will get some missiles similar to the ones were seeing here with a range of up to 190 miles. That would allow kyiv to hit russian targets deep behind the front line. Neither the us nor ukraine have officially confirmed the media reports. With more on this im joined from the newsroom by Europe Regional Editor for the bbc world service, danny aeberhard. Hello. Think you forjoining us. We have heard a lot about the significance of the specific type of weapons. Can you tell us a bit about them . ~ ,. , weapons. Can you tell us a bit about them . , them . Well, this is our basically wea ons them . Well, this is our basically weapons that them . Well, this is our basically weapons that go them . Well, this is our basically weapons that go wit
In an interview that russian commanders were among those injured in the attack this has not been independently confirmed. This has not been independently russias Ministry Of Defence said on friday that one serviceman was missing. Samir puri is a lecturer in war studies at Kings College london. He says the commitment by the us to supply more weapons is significant. As the Army Tactical Missile System that the us has finally authorised the gifting to ukraine and it is about the range of the missiles they can fire. 190 miles, significantly further in the Storm Shadow Missile which is 150 miles range. The significance is this is something that ukraine and those supporting the arming of ukraine have really been asking for four months and months and months. Arguably creating the impression this is a wart winning weapon whereas i think in reality, what this will do is give the Ukrainian Armed forces another two to try and degrade the russian defensive positions but by no means guarantee actua
Were killed or injured the attack. This has not been independently confirmed. Russia has said only that one serviceman is missing. Lets speak to hamish de Bretton Gordon a former british army colonel. He was also a commander with the 1st royal tank regiment. Thank you forjoining us. In terms of the significance of these mr tiles. Can you explain to people at home why this is important and whether it is actually a game changer for whether it is actually a game changerfor ukraine . Whether it is actually a game changer for ukraine . Whether it is a name changer for ukraine . Whether it is a game changer changer for ukraine . Whether it is a game changer or changer for ukraine . Whether it is a game changer or not, changer for ukraine . Whether it is a game changer or not, we changer for ukraine . Whether it is a game changer or not, we will changer for ukraine . Whether it is a game changer or not, we will see. L game changer or not, we will see. But, yes, it is hugely significant. It is