Russia Warns UK Over British Drones in Ukraine Strikes
Russia warned the United Kingdom over drone strikes inside Russia. The strikes reportedly used British-made drones supplied to Ukraine.
Russia's embassy accused the UK of escalating the Ukraine war. The Sunday Times reported Ukraine used drones from two UK companies.
This was part of a deep-strike campaign against Russia. The Guardian said the campaign hit Russia's mainland for the first time.
The Associated Press called it the second-largest drone attack on Russia since January 2025. The warning came amid a wider escalation in attacks.
Russia said it intercepted 791 Ukrainian drones across several regions. Reports said Russian missiles killed 10 people in a Ukrainian village.
The UK Ministry of Defence responded to Russia's warning. It said the UK stands shoulder to shoulder with Ukraine.
The ministry said it remains committed to helping Ukraine defend itself. It called Russia's actions against Ukraine an illegal invasion.
Key Terms 3
- Ministry of Defence The UK government department in charge of the military.
- Associated Press A major global news organization.
- deep-strike campaign Attacks that hit targets far inside enemy territory.