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Sevastopol governor says Ukraine used Storm Shadow missiles in attack

Published by Global Banking & Finance Review

Posted on May 27, 2026

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· Last updated: May 27, 2026

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Ukraine's Storm Shadow Missile Attack Damages Bank in Crimea's Sevastopol

Details of the Sevastopol Attack and Broader Military Actions

Storm Shadow Missile Attack in Sevastopol

May 27 (Reuters) - Air defence units in the port of Sevastopol in Russian-occupied Crimea downed over 20 Ukrainian drones early on Wednesday, with Ukraine also using Storm Shadow missiles, the city's governor said on Telegram.

Damage to Bank and Residential Buildings

There were no injuries according to preliminary data, Mikhail Razvozhayev said, adding that a few buildings, including a regional office of the central bank and an eight-story apartment block, were damaged in the attack.

Background on Storm Shadow Missiles

Storm Shadow missiles are made by a Franco-British consortium. Russia, which annexed Crimea from Ukraine in 2014, has previously summoned the British and French ambassadors to protest Ukraine's use of the weapons.

Related Incidents in Southern Russia and Ukraine

Missile Downed in Taganrog

Separately, two people were wounded in the southern Russian port city of Taganrog, east of the border with Ukraine, after Russia downed a missile early on Wednesday, Taganrog Mayor Svetlana Kambulova said on Telegram.

Overnight Drone Activity

Overall, Russia downed 140 drones overnight, Interfax news agency said, citing the defence ministry.

Russian Strikes in Dnipropetrovsk and Zaporizhzhia

Russian strikes on Ukraine's Dnipropetrovsk and Zaporizhzhia regions wounded 21 people, local authorities said on Telegram. 

Verification of Reports

Reuters could not independently verify reports of military activity.

Reporting Credits

(Reporting by Jekaterīna Golubkova in Tokyo; Editing by Lincoln Feast.)

Key Takeaways

  • Ukraine has deployed long‑range Storm Shadow cruise missiles—co‑developed by France and the UK—against strategic sites in Crimea, including past strikes on the Black Sea Fleet headquarters (en.wikipedia.org).
  • Storm Shadow is a precision, low‑observable air‑launched missile with ~250 km range and a penetrating warhead—costing roughly $1 million each—used by Ukraine since May 2023 (en.wikipedia.org).
  • The UK and France recommitted in mid‑2025 to producing more Storm Shadow missiles, underscoring ongoing Western support for Ukraine’s long‑range strike capability (axios.com).

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Frequently Asked Questions

What caused the damage to the central bank office in Sevastopol?
The central bank office in Sevastopol was damaged during an attack involving Storm Shadow missiles and drones.
Were there any injuries reported in the Sevastopol attack?
No injuries were reported in Sevastopol according to preliminary data.
Who manufactures Storm Shadow missiles?
Storm Shadow missiles are produced by a Franco-British consortium.
How many drones were reportedly downed over Sevastopol?
Over 20 Ukrainian drones were downed by air defense units in Sevastopol.
Was there any financial sector impact in the Sevastopol attack?
A regional office of the central bank was reportedly damaged during the attack.

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