# Russia warns UK over supplying drones to Ukraine

https://mins.news/en/item/24664

- BBC News, 2026-08-18 01:16 UTC
- World
- Original: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cy5dz0kkn0wo?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss

> Russia accused the UK of deliberately escalating the Ukraine crisis after British-made drones were confirmed in strikes on targets inside Russia, warning that Britain would face consequences. The UK Ministry of Defence said Britain stood “shoulder to shoulder” with Ukraine and would continue supplying equipment for its defence.

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