Russia warns UK of ‘consequences’ over reports Ukraine using British drones in attacks
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- Ministry of Defence rebuffs threats, saying UK ‘committed to providing equipment Ukraine needs to defend itself against Putin’s illegal invasion’Moscow has threatened the UK with “consequences” after reports that British drones have been used to strike targets...S1
- Russia warned the UK would face “consequences for which it will have to answer” after reports that Kyiv used drones made by British companies for strikes inside Russian territory.S2
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Russia warns UK of ‘consequences’ over reports Ukraine using British drones in attacks
Ministry of Defence rebuffs threats, saying UK ‘committed to providing equipment Ukraine needs to defend itself against Putin’s illegal invasion’Moscow has threatened the UK with “…
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Russia Threatens UK Over Ukraine Using British Drones in Attacks
Russia warned the UK would face “consequences for which it will have to answer” after reports that Kyiv used drones made by British companies for strikes inside Russian territory.
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Published Aug 18, 2026
What to know
- Ministry of Defence rebuffs threats, saying UK ‘committed to providing equipment Ukraine needs to defend itself against Putin’s illegal invasion’Moscow has threatened the UK with “consequences” after reports that British drones have been used to strike targets...S1
- Russia warned the UK would face “consequences for which it will have to answer” after reports that Kyiv used drones made by British companies for strikes inside Russian territory.S2
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