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Ukraine Uses Storm Shadow Missiles on Voronezh Plant

6/23/2026

Summary

Story summary

Ukrainian General Staff said air-launched cruise missiles struck a missile-electronics factory in Voronezh on June 22, with car footage capturing thick black smoke from multiple points at the plant.
Governor Alexander Gusev reported damage to production lines, three injuries, and that Russian air defenses intercepted several high-speed targets over the regional capital.
Drone-force commander Robert Brovdi confirmed his units took part, using Storm Shadow cruise missiles supplied by Britain and France.

History

Historical Context

In February 2014 Russian “green men” seized Crimea’s parliament and imposed a referendum, leading Moscow to annex the peninsula on 18 March 2014. The annexation sparked sanctions and prompted United States to approve $1 billion in aid and Britain to pledge £200 million for Kyiv. Ukraine’s General Staff says British- and French-supplied Storm Shadow missiles hit a Voronezh plant, continuing 2014 turn to precision weapons.

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Story summary

Ukrainian General Staff said air-launched cruise missiles struck a missile-electronics factory in Voronezh on June 22, with car footage capturing thick black smoke from multiple points at the plant.
Governor Alexander Gusev reported damage to production lines, three injuries, and that Russian air defenses intercepted several high-speed targets over the regional capital.
Drone-force commander Robert Brovdi confirmed his units took part, using Storm Shadow cruise missiles supplied by Britain and France.

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