Russia warns UK of ‘consequences’ over reports Ukraine using British drones in attacks
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Key context: <p>Ministry of Defence rebuffs threats, saying UK ‘committed to providing equipment Ukraine needs to defend itself against Putin’s illegal invasion’</p><p>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.</p><p>Ukraine used drones made by two UK companies as part of a so-called deep-strike campaign, the Sunday Times reported.</p> <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/world/2026/aug/18/moscow-warns-uk-over-reports-ukraine-using-british-drones-to-attack-russia">Continue reading...</a> This development from The Guardian highlights ongoing changes in the sector.
Ministry of Defence rebuffs threats, saying UK ‘committed to providing equipment Ukraine needs to defend itself against Putin’s illegal invasion’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. Continue reading...
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