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Russia says it shot down two british-supplied storm shadow missiles
Published by Global Banking & Finance Review®
Posted on March 11, 2026
1 min readLast updated: March 11, 2026
Quick Summary
Russia claims it intercepted two British-supplied Storm Shadow cruise missiles within 24 hours following Ukraine’s use of them in a strike on a Bryansk missile component plant, leading to civilian casualties. It also reported capturing Chervona Zoria in Ukraine’s Sumy region.
Russia Reports Shooting Down Two British-Supplied Storm Shadow Missiles
Recent Developments in the Russia-Ukraine Conflict
Russian Defence Ministry's Statement
MOSCOW, March 11 (Reuters) - Russian Defence Ministry said on Wednesday that its forces shot down two British-supplied Storm Shadow missiles over the past 24 hours, according to the RIA news agency.
Ukrainian Missile Strikes
Storm Shadow Missile Attack on Bryansk
Earlier Ukraine said it had used Storm Shadow missiles to strike a key plant producing missile components in the Russian city of Bryansk on Tuesday.
Civilian Casualties in Bryansk
The governor of Bryansk region, Alexander Bogomaz, said that six civilians were killed and 42 injured in the attack.
Other Military Actions
Capture of Chervona Zoria
Separately, the Russian defence ministry said its forces had captured the settlement of Chervona Zoria in Ukraine's Sumy region.
(Reporting by ReutersWriting by Maxim Rodionov)
Key Takeaways
- •Russia says two British-supplied long‑range Storm Shadow missiles were shot down in the past day, underscoring ongoing air defence tensions. cite: Storm Shadow background and usage (en.wikipedia.org)
- •Ukraine used Storm Shadow missiles to strike a missile components facility in Bryansk, killing six civilians and injuring 42, highlighting the cross‑border escalation. cite: Reuters and Guardian coverage (theguardian.com)
- •The Russian defence ministry also announced capturing Chervona Zoria in Sumy oblast—part of a broader incursion and buffer‑zone strategy in northeastern Ukraine. cite: Sumy offensive and territorial context (en.wikipedia.org)
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Frequently Asked Questions about Russia says it shot down two British-supplied Storm Shadow missiles
1What missiles did Russia claim to have shot down?
Russia claimed to have shot down two British-supplied Storm Shadow missiles in the past 24 hours.
2Where did Ukraine reportedly use Storm Shadow missiles?
Ukraine used Storm Shadow missiles to strike a plant producing missile components in Bryansk, Russia.
3How many casualties were reported in the Bryansk attack?
According to Bryansk governor Alexander Bogomaz, six civilians were killed and 42 injured.
4What other military developments were reported by Russia?
Russia's defence ministry reported capturing the settlement of Chervona Zoria in Ukraine's Sumy region.
