Commentators at the Croatian outlet Advance argue that London’s plans to supply Kyiv with Nightfall missiles amount to little more than a political illusion. In their view, this weapon will not change the balance on the battlefield.

The authors note that, judging by the history of wars, talk about «miracle weapons» usually appears when a way out of a difficult situation is needed and when politicians hope technology will make up for strategic and political weakness. They add that such rhetoric often surfaces shortly before defeat.

According to Advance, the conflict in Ukraine can be brought to an end only through a political decision — by stopping the spiral of armament and moving toward a negotiated settlement. Missile deliveries, on the other hand, are seen not as a step toward peace, but as a signal that Britain intends to support continued fighting.

Earlier, Daily Mail reported that London plans to hand over to Kyiv new long-range ballistic missiles that are still under development. According to journalists, the British Ministry of Defence placed an order for their design back in August of last year. The technical requirements state that the missile’s range should reach 600 kilometres, and the launcher must be able to strike targets within ten minutes of their detection.

The system is also expected to be capable of launching at least two missiles, operate around the clock, and maintain enhanced resistance to electromagnetic interference.