Ukraine will use Brimstone missiles 'over the ground', Defence Secretary confirms
Ben Wallace added the UK is also looking to source and supply anti-ship missiles to Ukraine.
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Russia Russia may use incendiary white phosphorus in Mariupol, MOD warns
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