Britain faces Putin’s wrath as European drones strike deep into Russia

Russia has escalated its rhetoric against Britain, threatening a steep price after reports emerged that British-supplied drones have been striking targets within Russian territory for the past six months. The accusations come as Ukraine launched another major assault on Russian infrastructure, with approximately 600 drones reportedly deployed in a single strike against targets near Moscow. Russian officials have singled out the United Kingdom’s involvement, warning of serious consequences for London’s support of Kyiv.

Britain’s newly appointed Prime Minister has shown no hesitation in backing Ukraine’s campaign, declaring that the UK will support Kyiv “100 percent”. His unambiguous commitment reflects Britain’s strengthened military assistance to Ukraine, which now reportedly includes drone technology capable of reaching deep into Russian territory. The statement comes as Britain continues to position itself as one of Ukraine’s most steadfast Western allies.

Meanwhile, Russian forces have maintained their own offensive operations across Ukrainian territory. At least 17 people were killed in attacks on several Ukrainian cities in recent strikes. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky responded to the casualties with a vow of retaliation, declaring that Ukraine would answer what he characterised as “barbaric” Russian attacks. The cycle of tit-for-tat strikes shows no sign of abating, with both sides demonstrating their capacity and willingness to strike deeper into enemy territory.

The escalation marks a significant shift in the conflict’s dynamics, with Western allies increasingly willing to provide weaponry capable of striking Russian infrastructure directly. Britain’s involvement in supplying long-range drone technology represents a notable step in the expansion of military aid to Ukraine, even as Moscow issues explicit warnings about the consequences of such support.

Source: Ynet — Original article in Hebrew.