# Russia warns UK of ‘consequences’ over reports Ukraine used British drones in attacks

https://mins.news/en/item/24835

- The Guardian, 2026-08-18 07:34 UTC
- World
- Original: https://www.theguardian.com/world/2026/aug/18/moscow-warns-uk-over-reports-ukraine-using-british-drones-to-attack-russia

> Moscow has warned Britain of “consequences” after reports that Ukraine used drones made by two UK companies to strike targets on mainland Russia. Russia’s embassy accused London of deliberately escalating the crisis, while the UK Ministry of Defence said Britain remained committed to supplying equipment Ukraine needs to defend itself against Putin’s “illegal invasion”.

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