Ukraine launches over 600 drones at Moscow and surrounding areas – Europe live

JK Jakub KrupaThe Guardian - World NewsFiled 2026-08-18 · 07:43 GMTLean · Center-LeftRead · 1 min

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Ukraine has reportedly launched over 600 drones targeting Moscow and surrounding areas, with Russian-controlled regions including occupied Crimea also experiencing heavy attacks. This comes after reports that British drones, supplied by two UK companies, were used by Ukraine in a "deep strike" campaign against targets on Russia's mainland for the first time. In response, Moscow has threatened the UK with "consequences." The UK government has stated its commitment to providing Ukraine with necessary defensive equipment against Russia's invasion and affirmed its resolve against Russian aggression.

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Britain stands shoulder to shoulder with Ukraine and is committed to providing necessary defense equipment.

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Moscow has threatened the UK with consequences after reports of British drones striking Russian mainland.

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Ukraine used drones made by two UK companies in a deep strike campaign.

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Russian-controlled regions, including occupied Crimea, reported heavy attacks.

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Ukraine launched over 600 drones at Moscow and surrounding areas.

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Russian-controlled regions, including the occupied Crimea, also reported heavy attacks Moscow has threatened the UK with “consequences” after reports that British drones have been used to strike targets on Russia’s mainland for the first time. Ukraine used drones made by two UK companies as part of a so-called deep strike campaign, the Sunday Times reported. “ Britain stands shoulder to shoulder with Ukraine and we are committed to providing the equipment Ukraine needs to defend itself against Putin’s illegal invasion. Russia should be in no doubt about the resolve of this government to stand against Russian aggression, in Ukraine and against the UK and our allies.” Continue reading...

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