Russia has issued a warning of "consequences" to the United Kingdom after it was confirmed that British-made drones were utilized in recent Ukrainian attacks within Russia. The Russian embassy in London stated that Britain has "deliberately opt[ed] for an escalation of the Ukraine crisis."
Kyiv has increased its strikes on Moscow and other Russian territories in recent weeks. The targets have included oil refineries and warehouses belonging to the online retailer Wildberries. In response to these developments, UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham reiterated London's commitment, stating that the UK will continue "to support Ukraine 100%."
