In brief
Russia’s embassy to London denounces Britain for supplying drones that hit Russian military sites, calling London a co-perpetrator. The UK Ministry of Defence insists it is defending Ukraine against aggression. UK-built drones have targeted key logistics hubs, including Wildberries, causing billions of pounds of damage. Moscow warns that deeper involvement will bring severe repercussions.
Russia’s embassy in London has slammed Britain for “deliberately escalating” the war in Ukraine after confirming that UK‑manufactured drones were used to strike Russian targets, including a Wildberries logistics hub.
- Russia claims the drones were deployed against military and industrial sites, causing more than £35bn of damage.
- Wildberries – Russia’s Amazon – reports seven of its largest warehouses have been disabled by Ukrainian strikes.
- The British Ministry of Defence (MoD) stands “shoulder to shoulder” with Ukraine, asserting the UK is supporting Ukraine against Russian aggression.
- Russian foreign secretary Maria Zakharova cites UK components in drones that attacked a fuel depot in Rostov Region.
- Moscow warns that deeper involvement will result in higher costs for the UK.
The wave of attacks began when Ukraine fired 822 drones at Russia, 600 of which targeted Moscow, in a massive campaign that killed seven across Russia. On the same night, Russian retaliation killed at least seven people in Ukraine, showcasing the escalating cycle of violence.
In April, the MoD announced it would supply tens of thousands of drones, including long‑range strike devices, in its biggest package yet. Moscow’s sharp warnings highlight the international stakes of this unipolar drone technology battle.
