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 on Russia’s mainland for the first time.Ukraine used drones made by two UK companies as part of a so-called deep-strike campaign, the Sunday Times reported. 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. Key points and original sources are listed below.

• 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