U.S. and NATO watch as Europe’s largest army threatens the UK over jet drones, Iran targets European bases and Ukrainian drones strike North Africa

Key Points:

• The UK confirmed that British-made drones were used in recent Ukrainian strikes deep inside Russian territory, targeting key logistics hubs and causing over £35 billion in economic damage, prompting strong warnings from the Russian embassy in London.
• UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham reaffirmed unwavering British support for Ukraine despite Russian threats, emphasizing continued provision of military equipment to help Kyiv defend itself.
• NATO is enhancing security in southeastern Europe amid concerns over potential Iranian attacks on U.S. military bases, with Bulgaria strengthening defenses at the Bezmer Air Base following warnings from Tehran.
• The first European drone strike since the U.S.-Israel-Iran conflict began in February hit a British airbase in Cyprus, heightening regional tensions and prompting NATO to declare readiness to defend its allies.
• Reports indicate Ukrainian-made drones were used in a significant attack on Libya’s Al-Zawiya oil complex, causing major damage and sparking a U.S. call for investigation amid fears over advanced weaponry falling into the hands of unregulated armed groups loyal to Libya’s Government of National Unity.