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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Rebecca Whittaker

UNCOVERED: Russia issues warning as british built drones used in strikes | History Defined

  • Russia has warned the UK of consequences following reports that Ukrainian forces used British-built drones to strike targets inside Russian territory.
  • Drones manufactured by two UK companies, including BAE Systems subsidiary Callen-Lenz, have reportedly been used over the past six months to hit targets such as oil refineries and logistics hubs.
  • Russia's embassy in London accused Britain of deliberately escalating the conflict and warned that London will answer for its growing involvement.
  • The UK previously committed to delivering at least 120,000 drones to Ukraine this year as part of its largest drone support package to date.
  • Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky called for stricter sanctions after British-made microcomputers were discovered inside Russian drones used in attacks.

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