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Russia Threatens British Drone Factories Supplying Ukraine
Russia has reportedly threatened to target British facilities producing drones for Ukraine, escalating tensions between Moscow and London over Britain’s military support for Kyiv. The warning comes as the United Kingdom continues to provide Ukraine with weapons, drones and other military assistance in its war…
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Russia Threatens British Drone Factories Supplying Ukraine
Russia has reportedly threatened to target British facilities producing drones for Ukraine, escalating tensions between Moscow and London over Britain’s military support for Kyiv.
The warning comes as the United Kingdom continues to provide Ukraine with weapons, drones and other military assistance in its war against Russia.
Moscow has repeatedly condemned Western arms deliveries to Ukraine, arguing that they make Western countries increasingly direct participants in the conflict.
Any Russian strike against British-based defense facilities would represent a major escalation, potentially widening the confrontation beyond Ukraine and increasing tensions between Russia and NATO.
Source: Zambian Observer — Read more
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