Russia issues a warning to the United Kingdom after reports that drones made by British companies are used by Ukraine for long-range strikes inside Russia. Several outlets report Moscow’s stance follows recent attacks that reach strategic sites and other locations on Russian territory, prompting threats of retaliation.
The trigger for the diplomatic row is a report in the UK’s Sunday Times, echoed by other outlets, that the strikes include British-made drones used in what is described as a deep-strike campaign. The Guardian and BBC say Russia’s threat comes after this reported first-time use of British-made drones for attacks on Russia’s mainland. The Jerusalem Post and other UK-focused coverage add that Russia’s London embassy warns of “consequences” in response to the reporting.
Across the sources, Russian statements frame the UK as becoming involved or potentially complicit, implying that British military equipment or installations could be targeted. British officials, cited in Metro, respond that UK support is meant to help Ukraine defend itself against Russia’s invasion. The outlets describe this as a widening dispute over military support, with both sides denying or disputing details of particular strikes.
