Britain to send Ukraine the world’s fastest surface-to-air missiles

BRITAIN is planning to send Ukraine the fastest surface-to-air missiles in the world. Defence Secretary Ben Wallace told MPs last night the Starstreak high-velocity portable missiles will be handed over to help shoot down Russian military aircraft. Britain is planning to send Ukraine the fastest surface-to-air missiles in the world The Starstreak high-velocity portable missiles travel at over three times the speed of sound Travelling at over three times the speed of sound, each one splits into three darts to puncture armour before warheads detonate. The Belfast-made missiles can be shoulder-mounted or attached to a vehicle. Mr Wallace said: “This system will remain within the definition of defensive weapons but will allow the Ukrainian forces to better defend their skies.” He also confirmed 3,615 NLAW anti-tank weapons have been given to the Ukrainians. Read more on Ukraine They have been used with devastating effect during the war so far. Mr Wallace also said “small consignments” of Javelin anti-tank missiles would be supplied to Ukraine. Most read in The Sun UN-FARE Ryanair cancels thousands of flights to top European summer holiday destination DARING DEM Love Island's Demi Jones wows in VERY revealing jumpsuit amid split rumours SQUADDIE GOES AWOL Serving Queen's Guard, 19, goes AWOL to fight Putin's forces in Ukraine NEW HAIR DON'T CARE EastEnders legend Lucy Benjamin is completely different with grey hair SEA IT TO BELIEVE IT Katie Price reveals her biggest EVER boob job on a boat in Thailand 'SO LOVED' EastEnders star Jessie Wallace becomes a grandma at 50 as daughter gives birth These longer-range missile can strike targets up to 2.5km away. The Defence Secretary said on Wednesday: “Few of us would not have been moved by President Zelensky’s speech yesterday.” Help those fleeing conflict with The Sun’s Ukraine Fund PICTURES of women and children fleeing the horror of Ukraine’s devastated towns and cities have moved Sun readers to tears. Many of you want to help the five million caught in the chaos — and now you can, by donating to The Sun’s Ukraine Fund. Give as little as £3 or as much as you can afford and every penny will be donated to the Red Cross on the ground helping women, children, the old, the infirm and the wounded. Donate here to help The Sun’s fund Or text to 70141 from UK mobiles £3 — text SUN£3£5 — text SUN£5£10 — text SUN£10 Texts cost your chosen donation amount (e.g. £5) +1 standard message (we receive 100%). For full T&Cs visit redcross.org.uk/mobile The Ukraine Crisis Appeal will support people in areas currently affected and those potentially affected in the future by the crisis. In the unlikely event that the British Red Cross raise more money than can be reasonably and efficiently spent, any surplus funds will be used to help them prepare for and respond to other humanitarian disasters anywhere in the world. For more information visit https://donate.redcross.org.uk/appeal/disaster-fund