Moscow warns UK of 'consequences' over use of British drones in deep-strike campaign
The Russian Embassy in London issued a formal warning to the United Kingdom, stating that the use of British-made drones for strikes deep inside Russian territory will carry "inevitable consequences." Reports indicate Ukraine has used UK-supplied technology to target oil refineries in Yaroslavl and Volgograd for the past six months. The UK Ministry of Defence responded by reaffirming its commitment to providing Ukraine with the equipment necessary to defend against the ongoing Russian invasion.
Date: August 17, 2026
Location: Moscow, Russia
Conflict: Russia-Ukraine War
Category: diplomacy
Severity: HIGH
Source: The Guardian