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Kremlin says britain was involved in ukraine's missile strike on Russia
Published by Global Banking & Finance Review®
Posted on March 11, 2026
2 min readLast updated: March 11, 2026
Quick Summary
The Kremlin has accused British specialists of being involved in Ukraine’s deadly March 10 missile strike on Bryansk using UK-supplied Storm Shadow missiles targeting a microelectronics plant.
Kremlin Alleges British Role in Ukraine’s Deadly Missile Strike on Bryansk
Accusations and Responses Surrounding the Bryansk Missile Strike
Details of the Attack
MOSCOW, March 11 (Reuters) - The Kremlin on Wednesday accused British specialists of involvement in a deadly Ukrainian strike on the Russian city of Bryansk that used British Storm Shadow missiles and said it would take Britain's role "into account".
The Bryansk regional governor said Tuesday's strike killed at least six civilians and injured 37 in what he called a "terrorist missile attack", without saying what was hit. Ukraine said it had struck a key plant producing missile components. Moscow accused it of deliberately targeting civilians.
Kremlin's Statement on British Involvement
Asked by Reuters if there would be a military response to the use of British missiles against sovereign Russian territory, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said Russia would take into account the British involvement.
"It is obvious that the launch of these missiles was impossible without British specialists," Peskov told reporters. "We are aware of this, we know it well, and we naturally take it into account."
Implications for the Special Military Operation
"In order to prevent such barbaric actions by the Kyiv regime from continuing, the special military operation is being conducted," he said, adding that one of the goals of the operation was to demilitarise Ukraine.
International and Ukrainian Reactions
Western Involvement and Expertise
There was no immediate comment from London, though Russia has repeatedly said that Ukraine needs Western expertise and Western-supplied targeting data and satellite imagery to fire advanced missiles deep into Russia.
Ukrainian and Russian Official Statements
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said that Kyiv had struck one of the most important military factories in Bryansk that produced electronics for Russian missiles.
Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova said the strike was premeditated and directed against civilians, and challenged the U.N. to assess what had occurred.
Reporting Credits
(Reporting by Dmitry AntonovWriting by Maxim Rodionov; editing by Guy Faulconbridge and Philippa Fletcher)
Key Takeaways
- •Russia claims that the use of British Storm Shadow missiles in the Bryansk attack—resulting in at least six civilian deaths and dozens injured—could not have occurred without UK specialist support; Moscow says it will “take into account” Britain’s role. (kyivpost.com)
- •Ukraine confirmed the strike targeted the Kremniy El microelectronics plant, a major supplier of critical components for Russian missile systems such as Iskander, S‑300/S‑400, Pantsir, Topol‑M, Bulava, and drones—part of Kyiv’s strategy to degrade Russia’s military-industrial capacity. (kyivpost.com)
- •No immediate response from London was reported; previously, Moscow has repeatedly suggested that Western-supplied weapons and intelligence—including targeting data and satellite imagery—enable Ukraine to strike deep into Russia. (apnews.com)
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Frequently Asked Questions about Kremlin says Britain was involved in Ukraine's missile strike on Russia
1What did the Kremlin accuse Britain of in relation to the Bryansk missile strike?
The Kremlin accused British specialists of involvement in Ukraine's missile strike on Bryansk, Russia, which involved British-supplied Storm Shadow missiles.
2How many casualties were reported in the Bryansk missile strike?
At least six civilians were killed and 37 were injured in the missile strike on the Russian city of Bryansk.
3What was the alleged target of Ukraine's missile strike in Bryansk?
Ukraine claimed it targeted a key plant in Bryansk that produces missile components and electronics for Russian missiles.
4How did Russia respond to the use of British-supplied missiles by Ukraine?
Russia said it would take Britain's alleged involvement into account and is conducting a special military operation to prevent further strikes.
5Was there any official response from Britain regarding the Kremlin's accusations?
There was no immediate comment from Britain at the time of the Kremlin's statement.
