A top Russian general, Lt-Gen Valery Solodchuk, and 500 North Korean soldiers were reportedly killed by British Storm Shadow missiles in an attack launched by Ukraine on November 20, 2024.

The attack marked the first use of UK Storm Shadow missiles to target deep inside Russia, specifically hitting a military facility in the Kursk region.

The strike allegedly resulted in significant Russian military losses, including 18 officers reported dead and 18 wounded, though these claims have not been independently verified.

The use of NATO-supplied missiles by Ukraine has led to threats from Moscow, with Russia suggesting it could respond with nuclear missiles.

The Storm Shadow missiles are known for their ability to evade air defenses, using GPS technology to precisely target and destroy enemy positions.