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Moscow warns UK of consequences as British-made drones strike Russian mainland
Russia accuses London of escalation following reports of UK-manufactured unmanned aerial vehicles used in deep-strike campaigns against domestic targets.
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Russia warns UK over supplying drones to Ukraine
Russia has threatened the UK with consequences following reports that British-made drones were used by Ukraine to strike targets on Russian mainland territory for the first time. The Russian embassy accused London of escalating the crisis and seeking to inflict maximum damage by proxy. The UK Ministry of Defence rebuffed the threats, stating that Britain remains committed to providing Ukraine with the equipment necessary to defend itself against what it describes as President Putin’s illegal invasion.
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Russia warns UK over supplying drones to Ukraine
Russia has threatened the UK with consequences following reports that British-made drones were used by Ukraine to strike targets on Russian mainland territory for the first time. The Russian embassy accused London of escalating the crisis and seeking to inflict maximum damage by
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The Guardian Politics | https://www.theguardian.com/world/2026/aug/18/moscow-warns-uk-over-reports-ukraine-using-british-drones-to-attack-russia | published 2026-08-18T07:34:24.000Z | primary sourceBBC World | https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cy5dz0kkn0wo | published 2026-08-18T01:16:41.000Z | primary source
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Russia warns UK over supplying drones to Ukraine: key people and institutions
Key entities: Russia, UK, Ukraine, Ministry of Defence, Putin, Wildberries, Sunday Times, Acled.
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Russia warns UK over supplying drones to Ukraine: reporting sources
The Guardian Politics | https://www.theguardian.com/world/2026/aug/18/moscow-warns-uk-over-reports-ukraine-using-british-drones-to-attack-russia | published 2026-08-18T07:34:24.000Z | primary source | BBC World | https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cy5dz0kkn0wo | published 2026-0