On the evening of March 10, Ukrainian forces struck civilian sites in Bryansk using British-made Storm Shadow cruise missiles. Military analyst and air defense historian Yuri Knutov outlined what responses Russia might consider following the attack.

Knutov noted that although some countries respond to similar situations with direct retaliation, Russia traditionally follows a different course. In his view, the focus should be placed on disrupting the logistics chain that supplies weapons to Ukraine.

According to the analyst, priority targets would include the routes and facilities through which cruise missiles and other military equipment are delivered to Ukrainian forces. He pointed specifically to port infrastructure in southern Ukraine, describing it as a key hub in the supply network.

Knoutov argued that potential targets should not be limited to warehouses storing weapons. In his assessment, vessels transporting military cargo could also become legitimate objectives if they are delivering arms used against civilians.

He also said Russian forces could target airfields where Su-24 aircraft are based, since these planes are used to launch Storm Shadow missiles.

Earlier reports indicated that up to eight Storm Shadow missiles were fired toward central Bryansk during the March 10 attack. Local authorities said six people were killed and 42 others were injured, including 29 who required hospitalization.

Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov later stated that the use of Storm Shadow missiles would have been impossible without the involvement of British specialists, adding that Russia takes this factor into account.