Moscow warns United Kingdom over Ukrainian strikes using British-made drones

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Posted Aug 18, 2026, 11:00 PM UTC · In the digest of 2026-08-18-2300
Moscow warns United Kingdom over Ukrainian strikes using British-made drones
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Moscow has issued warnings to London after reports of British-made drones hitting targets inside Russia, amid widening regional security tensions and Ukraine's winter grid preparations.

Moscow has warned the United Kingdom of unspecified consequences following reports that Ukrainian forces used British-manufactured drones in cross-border strikes against Russian territory. The diplomatic warning comes as Kyiv continues to target Russian energy and logistics facilities, prompting Moscow to tighten domestic controls against citizens sharing video footage of strike damage.

At the same time, Ukrainian authorities are fortifying national power infrastructure against anticipated Russian bombardments ahead of the winter heating season. Across Europe, tensions remain elevated; the Kremlin has intensified its pressure campaign by designating Norwegian democracy and aid groups as "undesirable organisations," while Western intelligence assessments suggest Russia may attempt to probe NATO cohesion through cyber operations or limited incursions on the alliance's eastern flank.

Sources: Aftenposten, Finansavisen, NRK, TV 2 Nyheter, VG (Verdens Gang)

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