Russia Warns UK Over Drone Sales to Ukraine
· World · BBC News, Bloomberg, Times of India
Russia has issued a warning to the United Kingdom after confirmation that British-manned drones were used in strikes on Russian targets, including refineries and warehouses of the online retailer Wildberries. The drones, built by two separate British companies, were said to have caused more than £35 billion in economic damage to Russian infrastructure. In a statement, the Russian Embassy in London accused the UK of acting as an accomplice and co‑perpetrator of the attacks, warning that deeper involvement would mean higher costs for Britain. A spokesperson for the British Ministry of Defence countered, asserting that the UK stands shoulder to shoulder with Ukraine and is committed to providing defensive equipment. The warning comes amid a series of Ukrainian drone attacks on Russian territory, with Russia suffering seven deaths and further economic losses.
Why it matters
The warning signals a potential escalation in UK‑Russia diplomatic tensions and may affect future UK defence exports to Russia. It also demonstrates the increasing use of Western‑made drones in the Ukraine war, impacting the global arms trade and regional security.
Read the original report — BBC News
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