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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Helen Corbett

Burnham ‘100% behind Ukraine’ after Putin’s threat over use of UK drones

  • Prime minister Andy Burnham has reiterated the UK 's 100 per cent support for Ukraine following Russian threats over the reported use of British-made drones in deep strikes.
  • Russia's embassy in London accused Britain of escalating the conflict and warned that the UK would pay a higher price for its deepening involvement.
  • Ukraine has reportedly intensified its long-range attacks using UK-manufactured drones, targeting military, energy , and commercial infrastructure deep inside Russian territory.
  • The UK Ministry of Defence affirmed its unwavering commitment to providing Kyiv with defensive equipment and standing firm against Russian aggression.
  • Ukrainian strikes aim to disrupt Moscow's war revenues and strain Russian air defences, with recent overnight attacks causing casualties on both sides.

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