Taurus cruise missiles: Weapons Germany could be sending Ukraine to strike deep into Russia
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What you need to know about Taurus cruise missiles: Ukraine’s new weapon threatening Putin
- German Chancellor Friedrich Merz indicated that Germany might send Taurus long-range missiles to Ukraine, potentially enabling Kyiv to strike deeper into Russian territory.
- This potential move marks a shift from former Chancellor Olaf Scholz's stance, who was against sending such weaponry due to concerns about direct involvement in the war.
- The Taurus missiles, with a range of up to 310 miles and stealth technology, could significantly enhance Ukraine's ability to target Russian forces and assets, including in the Black Sea region.
- Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov has already criticised the potential delivery as a "very dangerous trend", while German Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock defended Ukraine's right to defend itself.
- The discussion around sending Taurus missiles follows a leak of a German military conversation about their potential use in Ukraine, which has raised security concerns and drawn threats from Moscow.