Russia has warned Britain it will face consequences following reports that British-made drones were used by Ukraine to carry out long-range strikes against targets inside Russian territory.
The Russian Embassy in London issued the warning after The Times reported that British-made drones had been used for long-range strikes inside Russia for the first time.
“London’s actions will inevitably carry consequences for which it will have to answer,” the embassy said in a statement posted on Telegram.
“The deeper its involvement in the conflict and the greater its support for Kyiv, the higher the price it will pay.”
Ukraine has increasingly used long-range drones to target Russian oil refineries, logistics facilities and other infrastructure that Kyiv says supports Moscow’s military campaign.
Kyiv has said the strikes are intended to weaken Russia’s ability to sustain its war effort, while Moscow has repeatedly criticised attacks on targets inside its territory.
Britain’s Ministry of Defence did not confirm whether British drones had been used in the reported strikes.
A Ministry of Defence spokesperson said the UK remained committed to supporting Ukraine and providing the equipment it needs to defend itself against Russia’s invasion.
In June, Britain announced plans to provide 150,000 drones to Ukraine by the end of 2026 as part of a $996 million (£752 million) support package, which also includes air defence equipment.
The announcement came as drone warfare has become an increasingly significant element of the conflict, with both Russia and Ukraine relying heavily on unmanned systems to strike targets beyond the front line.
Russia has repeatedly warned Britain and other Western allies that their military support for Ukraine risks increasing tensions and triggering a broader confrontation.
Since Russia launched its full-scale invasion of Ukraine in 2022, London has remained one of Kyiv’s strongest supporters, while Moscow has accused Western countries of becoming increasingly involved in the conflict.
Afghanistan’s Ministry of Defence says its forces killed 28 fighters and captured 32 others in Nuristan after armed groups, including alleged...
EU defence ministers have stepped up talks on military readiness and long-term support for Ukraine, as pressure mounts on Europe to close critical ...
China and the U.S. have unveiled a broader package of economic cooperation after President Xi Jinping’s state visit to Washington, covering t...
Iran has called for a diplomatic solution after U.S. President Donald Trump rejected its Hormuz proposal, while Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said Tehran was awaiting a definitive U.S. response through mediators.
A Russian guided aerial bomb has struck an apartment building in Kharkiv, injuring 22 people, including children, according to the city’s mayor. The strike follows a day of near-continuous Russian attacks across Ukraine that killed at least five people.
British police have arrested five men on suspicion of offences under the Explosives Act after a major security incident was declared near RAF Fairford, a British air base used by U.S. air forces in Gloucestershire, England.
Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan has arrived in Washington for talks with U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio on bilateral ties and key regional and international developments, Saudi state news agency SPA reported.
Six people have died after a two-storey residential building in a tourist area of central Athens collapsed, the Greek fire brigade said on Saturday (26 September), following an explosion that the mayor said was likely linked to gas infrastructure.
EU defence ministers have stepped up talks on military readiness and long-term support for Ukraine, as pressure mounts on Europe to close critical defence gaps and strengthen its ability to respond to security threats.
China and the U.S. have unveiled a broader package of economic cooperation after President Xi Jinping’s state visit to Washington, covering tariffs, agriculture, coal, finance, aviation and artificial intelligence.
The European Union is considering targeted accession roadmaps for Ukraine, Moldova, Montenegro and Albania, offering clearer reform priorities and timelines as Brussels looks to speed up enlargement.
A decade ago, a far-right party winning a major Western European election would have caused a political shock. Today, such results are increasingly becoming part of Europe’s political landscape.
A Russian guided aerial bomb has struck an apartment building in Kharkiv, injuring 22 people, including children, according to the city’s mayor. The strike follows a day of near-continuous Russian attacks across Ukraine that killed at least five people.
You can download the AnewZ application from Play Store and the App Store.
What is your opinion on this topic?
Leave the first comment