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UK minister hits back after Russia threat over Ukraine’s ‘use of British drones’ in record attacks
The Independent • • world
Key Points:
- Britain will continue supplying Ukraine with military equipment despite Russian warnings of "consequences" after reports that UK-made drones were used to strike targets on Russian soil for the first time.
- Russia accused the UK of escalating the Ukraine conflict and threatened repercussions, stating that London's involvement will come at a high price.
- UK officials, including Minister Lilian Greenwood, reaffirmed their steadfast support for Ukraine, emphasizing the commitment to provide necessary defense equipment.
- Experts suggest Russia doubts NATO will retaliate militarily if Britain is attacked, citing internal NATO instability and political factors.
- Ukraine has intensified long-range drone and missile strikes inside Russia, targeting military and economic infrastructure to undermine Moscow's war capabilities and impact its civilian population.
