British-Made Drones Used in Strikes Inside Russia

Drones manufactured by two British companies have reportedly been deployed by Ukraine in strikes against targets deep inside Russian territory, according to BBC reporting and a military source.

The drones have been used against a range of military and industrial sites, including oil refineries and warehouses operated by Russian online retailer Wildberries.

The use of the British-built systems represents a further development in Ukraine’s long-range strike capabilities, following earlier use of British-supplied Storm Shadow missiles.

UK Support for Ukraine

The British government announced in April that it would provide Ukraine with tens of thousands of drones, including systems designed for long-range strikes.

The Ministry of Defence said its support for Ukraine remained firm and that Britain would continue supplying equipment needed to defend against Russia’s invasion.

The government said its planned support included more than 150,000 drones during the year, alongside systems intended to interfere with Russian air defences and new low-cost cruise missiles.

Strikes Across Russia

Russian officials have previously accused Ukraine of using drones containing British technology and components in attacks on Russian territory.

Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova previously said UK-linked drone technology had been involved in an attack on a fuel facility in the Rostov region.

On Sunday, Moscow Mayor Sergei Sobyanin said hundreds of Ukrainian drones had been launched towards Moscow overnight. He said around one-third had been intercepted or destroyed, while three people were injured.

A warehouse operated by Wildberries was also hit.

The retailer has been targeted repeatedly since July. Ukrainian officials have previously said such logistics facilities were being targeted because they were allegedly involved in supplying equipment to Russian forces.

The latest reports indicate that long-range drone warfare is becoming an increasingly significant part of the conflict, with both sides seeking to strike targets far beyond the immediate front line.