UK-Made Drones Reportedly Strike Targets Deep Inside Russia

# UK-Made Drones Used in Strikes Deep Inside Russia

British-built drones are reportedly being used by Ukraine to strike targets deep inside Russian territory, marking a significant new development in the war.

According to reports first published by The Sunday Times, drones manufactured by two British companies have been deployed in attacks against a range of Russian military and industrial targets. Among the sites reportedly hit are oil refineries, warehouses and logistics facilities.

A senior military source confirmed to the BBC that British-made drones had been involved in strikes inside Russia. The reported attacks are said to have inflicted more than £35 billion in economic damage, although the scale of the impact has not been independently verified.

The development follows Britain's earlier supply of Storm Shadow missiles to Ukraine. However, the increasing use of long-range drones represents a broader expansion of Ukraine's ability to conduct strikes far beyond the front line.

Russia has previously accused Ukraine of using drones containing British components and technology in attacks on Russian territory. Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova has, for example, alleged that such technology was involved in an attack on a fuel facility in the Rostov region.

Britain has continued to significantly expand its military assistance to Ukraine. In April, the UK Ministry of Defence announced plans to provide tens of thousands of additional drones, including long-range strike systems, as part of what it described as its largest drone package to date.

The Ministry of Defence said its support for Ukraine remained "unwavering" and that Britain would continue helping the country defend itself against Russia's invasion. The package was reported to include more than 150,000 drones during the year, alongside systems designed to challenge Russian air defences and low-cost cruise missiles.

The latest attacks also come amid a major wave of Ukrainian drone activity targeting Moscow. Moscow's mayor said approximately 600 Ukrainian drones had been launched towards the Russian capital overnight, with around one-third reportedly intercepted or destroyed. Three people were said to have been injured.

A warehouse operated by Wildberries, one of Russia's largest online retailers, was also reportedly struck. Facilities associated with the company have come under attack several times since July.

Ukraine has previously said that some of its strikes against Russian logistics facilities are intended to disrupt supply networks used to obtain military equipment and reduce the flow of supplies to Russian forces.

The increasing range and scale of these drone operations highlight the growing importance of unmanned weapons in the conflict and Britain's expanding role in supplying Ukraine with long-range strike capabilities.