Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov stated that Moscow would consider the involvement of British missile troops in strikes on Russian territory as London's participation in the war. This came after reports emerged that the Ukrainian Defense Forces used British-made drones for long-range attacks.
This was reported by RBC-Ukraine (Марія Науменко) citing The Times, according to the portal PromPolitInform.
The Russian side is considering taking retaliatory measures if its interests are harmed. Previously, The Times reported that the Ukrainian military uses British unmanned aerial vehicles to strike deep into Russian territory.
Specifically, the reports mentioned the use of Nyan jet-powered devices developed by BAE Systems. In this regard, the Russian embassy in London has already issued threats against the United Kingdom.
London continues military support for Kyiv amid threats from Moscow
Despite the resonance surrounding strikes with foreign weaponry, the position of the British defense department remains unchanged. The Ministry of Defence of the United Kingdom officially stated that there are no plans to reduce military assistance to Ukraine. The agency emphasized that it will continue to supply the necessary weapons and equipment to counter Russian aggression.
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