Russia Threatens UK Over British-Made Drones Allegedly Used in Ukrainian Deep Strikes
Russia accused Britain of escalating its involvement in the war after reports that UK-made drones were used in Ukrainian long-range strikes on Russian territory.
Russian officials have threatened Britain with repercussions after reports emerged that British-made drones were allegedly utilized by Ukraine in deep strikes targeting military and industrial facilities within Russia. The Russian Embassy in London accused the UK of escalating its role in the conflict and labeled Britain as an "accomplice and co-perpetrator" in Ukrainian attacks.
This warning comes in response to a Sunday Times report indicating that drones manufactured by two British defense companies, one of which is linked to BAE Systems, were used by Kyiv against Russian targets. The UK's Defense Ministry has not yet commented on the situation. Since Russia initiated its full-scale invasion of Ukraine in February 2022, Britain has been a significant supporter of Kyiv, providing approximately £25 billion ($33 billion) in assistance, including £16 billion in military aid.
Ukraine has increasingly engaged in long-range strikes against Russian territory, targeting military and industrial infrastructure supporting Moscow's campaign, while Russia continues to launch extensive missile and drone attacks against Ukrainian cities.
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