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Russia says it shot down two British-supplied Storm Shadow missiles

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Posted on March 11, 2026

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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.

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

What 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.
Where did Ukraine reportedly use Storm Shadow missiles?
Ukraine used Storm Shadow missiles to strike a plant producing missile components in Bryansk, Russia.
How many casualties were reported in the Bryansk attack?
According to Bryansk governor Alexander Bogomaz, six civilians were killed and 42 injured.
What other military developments were reported by Russia?
Russia's defence ministry reported capturing the settlement of Chervona Zoria in Ukraine's Sumy region.

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