The President's Daily Brief PDB Afternoon Bulletin | October 22nd, 2025: Ukraine’s ‘Massive’ Storm Shadow Strike & Kim Jong Un’s Missile Show
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Oct 22, 2025 Ukraine has intensified its offensive with a major strike on a Russian explosives plant using Storm Shadow missiles, showcasing a significant shift in their long-range strike capabilities. Meanwhile, North Korea launched a series of short-range ballistic missiles, seemingly to grab attention ahead of President Trump's upcoming visit. The podcast dives into the strategic implications of these actions, the technical aspects of the missile systems, and reactions from regional players like South Korea and Japan.
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Ukraine Strikes Deep With Storm Shadows
- Ukraine used British Storm Shadow cruise missiles to strike deep inside Russia, targeting a Bryansk explosives plant.
- The strike signals Ukraine's shift to strategic long-range attacks that threaten Russia's industrial rear.
Storm Shadow Capabilities And Political Permission
- The Storm Shadow can fly over 150 miles at low altitude using GPS, terrain mapping, and infrared to hit hardened targets.
- The UK permitted their use inside Russia, showing Western tolerance for cross-border strikes is widening.
Strategic Strikes Signal Capability And Prudence
- Precision strikes on Russia's defense industry aim to choke Moscow's supply chain without changing the frontline immediately.
- Such attacks send a message to Western partners that Ukraine can use supplied technology responsibly.