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The Russian Embassy to the United Kingdom issued a statement accusing Britain of acting as an accomplice and co-perpetrator of bloody crimes and terrorist attacks by supplying drones to Ukraine. According to the embassy the move represents a deliberate choice to escalate the crisis and that London’s actions will inevitably carry consequences for which it will have to answer with the price rising alongside its deeper involvement. A military source confirmed to the BBC that the UK-built drones produced by two separate British companies had been deployed in widespread and successful targeting of sites inside Russia.[[1]](https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cy5dz0kkn0wo?at_campaign=rss&at_medium=RSS)
Ukraine has reported disabling seven out of ten of the largest Wildberries logistics centres through repeated strikes on the online retailer which it says supports Russian military logistics. Russian foreign ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova highlighted the use of drones with UK components and configurations in attacks including one on a fuel depot in the Kamensky District of the Rostov Region. These developments follow a pattern of intensified Ukrainian deep strikes that have altered the dynamics of the conflict since early 2026.[[1]](https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cy5dz0kkn0wo?at_campaign=rss&at_medium=RSS)
A spokesperson for the UK Ministry of Defence responded that Britain stands shoulder to shoulder with Ukraine and that Russia should harbour no doubt about this government’s resolve to counter Russian aggression both in Ukraine and against the UK and its allies. The spokesperson added that the UK remains committed to supplying the equipment Ukraine requires to defend itself against President Vladimir Putin’s illegal invasion. That stance reflects commitments outlined in UK government announcements earlier this year detailing extensive drone deliveries.[[2]](https://www.gov.uk/government/news/uk-announces-biggest-ever-drone-package-for-ukraine-to-push-back-putin)
Official UK figures released in April detailed plans to supply more than 120,000 drones including thousands of long-range strike intelligence reconnaissance logistics and maritime variants with many already in production by British firms and deliveries under way. Reuters reported in June that Defence Minister Dan Jarvis updated the pledge to 150,000 drones by the end of 2026 as part of a £752 million package announced at a meeting of the Ukraine Defense Contact Group. These systems have proven critical for Ukrainian counterattacks along the frontline and for defence against ongoing Russian missile and drone barrages.[[3]](https://www.reuters.com/business/aerospace-defense/uk-provide-150000-drones-ukraine-part-996-million-package-2026-06-18/)
In a related April warning covered by Reuters the Russian defence ministry published addresses of factories and enterprises across Europe including sites in Britain that it alleges manufacture drones or components for Ukraine. The ministry stated that European governments had decided to increase production and supply of the systems viewing the step as one that drags those countries deeper into war with Russia. Former President Dmitry Medvedev described the published list as potential targets for Russian armed forces and told European partners to sleep well.[[4]](https://www.reuters.com/world/europe/russia-warns-drone-plans-ukraine-are-pulling-europe-deeper-into-war-2026-04-15/)
Recent escalations include Ukraine firing 822 drones toward Russia on Saturday night with around 600 directed at Moscow according to regional governors while a separate Monday attack killed nine people and injured 23 others including a child. The same period saw Russian strikes on Ukraine that killed at least seven civilians and wounded more than 39 the BBC reported drawing on both sides’ tallies. Russia has controlled roughly one fifth of Ukrainian territory since launching its full-scale invasion in February 2022 a benchmark that has remained largely static despite the surge in drone-enabled operations.[[1]](https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cy5dz0kkn0wo?at_campaign=rss&at_medium=RSS)
