Moscow Condemns Bryansk Strike
Russia has accused Ukraine and United Kingdom of carrying out what it described as a “terrorist attack” on the western Russian city of Bryansk.
In a statement released Wednesday, the Russian Foreign Ministry condemned the deadly strike and alleged that missiles supplied by Britain had been used in the attack.
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Moscow claimed the strike violated international legal norms and accused London of crossing a dangerous line by supplying weapons that were allegedly used to target Russian territory.
Claims of Escalation
According to the ministry, the attack was intended to sabotage ongoing efforts toward a peace process in the war between Russia and Ukraine.
Officials said the strike was part of a broader attempt to escalate the conflict rather than seek a negotiated settlement.
The statement did not provide detailed evidence supporting the claim that British-made missiles were used in the attack.
Growing Tensions
The accusation adds to mounting tensions between Moscow and Western governments over military support for Ukraine.
Since the full-scale invasion of Ukraine by Russia in 2022, Western countries including the United Kingdom have provided Kyiv with weapons, training and financial assistance.
Russia has repeatedly warned that such support risks widening the conflict.
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Adapted by ASEAN Now · Source · 11.03 2026
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