Russia warns Britain of consequences over Ukrainian use of British-made drones
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Russia’s embassy in London said Britain will face consequences after the Sunday Times reported Ukrainian forces used drones made by two British firms in long-range strikes inside Russia. The UK Ministry of Defence said Britain stands shoulder to shoulder with Ukraine and will keep supplying equipment for self-defence. Ukraine carried out three times more long-range strikes in July than in January, according to Acled data, while Russia’s defence ministry said 598 Ukrainian drones were downed.
Key Facts
- Russia’s embassy in London said London’s actions would inevitably have consequences and the price would rise as its involvement deepened.
- A UK Ministry of Defence spokesperson said Britain stands shoulder to shoulder with Ukraine and is determined to provide the equipment Ukraine needs to defend itself against Putin’s illegal invasion.
- Wildberries warehouses in Russia were targeted, and goods worth billions of pounds burned in the attacks.
- Acled data showed Ukraine carried out three times more long-range strikes in July than in January.
- Russia’s Defence Ministry said 598 Ukrainian drones were downed over 19 Russian regions, the Black Sea, the Sea of Azov and Crimea.
Russia and UK Statements
Russia’s embassy in London said the reports confirm London has chosen to escalate the Ukraine crisis and is trying to inflict maximum damage on Russia by proxy. The embassy stated that London’s actions would inevitably have consequences and the price would rise as its involvement deepened and support for Kyiv’s “terror mechanism” grew. The Sunday Times reported that Ukrainian forces used drones made by two British firms in long-range strike operations inside Russia. A UK Ministry of Defence spokesperson said Britain stands shoulder to shoulder with Ukraine and is determined to provide the equipment Ukraine needs to defend itself against Putin’s illegal invasion. The spokesperson added that Russia should not doubt the British government’s will to stand up to Russian aggression.
Ukraine’s Long-Range Attacks
Kyiv has intensified long-range missile and drone strikes on Russian military industry and energy facilities this year. Wildberries warehouses in Russia were targeted, and goods worth billions of pounds burned in the attacks. Acled data showed Ukraine carried out three times more long-range strikes in July than in January. Russia’s Defence Ministry said 598 Ukrainian drones were downed over 19 Russian regions, the Black Sea, the Sea of Azov and Crimea.
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Russia warns Britain of consequences over Ukrainian use of British-made drones
