UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham visits Kyiv, authorizes SCALP missile data release
During a high-profile visit to Kyiv on Ukraine's 35th Independence Day, British Prime Minister Andy Burnham announced the UK Government has authorized the release of classified technical data for British components in SCALP long-range missiles. This move enables local production of the weaponry within Ukraine. Burnham co-chaired the "Coalition of the Willing" meeting alongside European leaders, pledging sustained military and air defense support against the ongoing Russian invasion.
Date: August 24, 2026
Location: Kyiv, Ukraine
Conflict: Russia-Ukraine War
Category: ground battle
Severity: HIGH
Source: The Guardian