Embassy warns Britain of 'consequences' for providing drones to Ukraine used to attack Russia

ByREUTERSAUGUST 18, 2026 10:26Russia warned Britain on Tuesday that it would face consequences for supplying drones to Ukraine that are used to attack targets on Russian territory.Russia's embassy in London was responding to a report in the Times newspaper on Saturday which said British-made drones had been used for long-range strikes against Russia for the first time."London's actions will inevitably carry consequences for which it will have to answer," the embassy said in a statement posted on its Telegram channel."The deeper its involvement in the conflict and the greater its support for Kyiv's terrorist machinery, the higher the price it will pay."Ukraine has been using deep-strike drones to hit oil refineries and logistics facilities.British Prime Minister Andy Burnham (left) speaks as he stands next to Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky as President Zelensky visits the UK on July 27, 2026 in Portsmouth, England. (credit: Simon Jones-WPA Pool/Getty Images)Britain's Ministry of Defense did not confirm whether British drones had been used.Britain promises thousands of drones for Ukraine in funding packageIn June, Britain said it would provide 150,000 drones to Ukraine by the end of 2026 as part of a £752 million funding package.Asked about the Russian embassy comments, a defense ministry spokesperson said: "Britain stands shoulder to shoulder with Ukraine, and we are committed to providing the equipment Ukraine needs to defend itself against Putin's illegal invasion."Since the start of Russia's war against Ukraine in 2022, Moscow has repeatedly warned Britain and other Western allies that their support for Kyiv, including the supply of equipment, could provoke retaliatory measures and increase the risk of a broader confrontation.Follow us on Google