# A Just Russia leader says UK drone supplies to Kiev amount to war participation

https://mins.news/en/item/25311

- TASS, 2026-08-18 15:47 UTC
- World
- Original: https://tass.com/politics/2174769

> Sergey Mironov, chairman of A Just Russia, said Britain’s supply of drones to Ukrainian forces for attacks on Russia amounts to London’s direct participation in the war. He said Ukraine uses the equipment to strike Russian oil refineries. Earlier, reports said British UAVs had been used by Kiev for the first time against targets deep inside Russia.

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