Russia warns UK of ‘consequences’ over reports Ukraine using British drones in attacks
Russia has threatened the UK following reports that British drones were used in Ukrainian strikes against Russian targets. The UK Ministry of Defence has dismissed these threats, reaffirming its support for Ukraine's defense efforts.
Why it matters
The report underscores the escalating geopolitical tensions and the potential for direct diplomatic fallout between Russia and the UK.
A plume of smoke rises from a warehouse outside Moscow struck in a Ukrainian attack. A plume of smoke rises from a warehouse outside Moscow struck in a Ukrainian attack. Russia Russia warns UK of ‘consequences’ over reports Ukraine using British drones in attacks Ministry of Defence rebuffs threats, saying UK ‘committed to providing equipment Ukraine needs to defend itself against Putin’s illegal invasion’
Prefer the Guardian on Google Moscow has threatened the UK with “consequences” after reports that British drones have been used to strike targets on Russia’s mainland for the first time.
Ukraine used drones made by two UK companies as part of a so-called deep-strike campaign, the Sunday Times reported.
Kyiv has stepped up its attacks on Russia this year, with long-range missiles and swarms of drones increasingly targeting military industries and energy facilities.
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