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UK drone strikes damage Russia’s refineries, logistics centers

8/18/2026

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Russia accuses the United Kingdom of escalating the Ukraine crisis by supplying drones used in strikes on Russia.
The Russian Embassy in London called Britain an accomplice and co-perpetrator of “bloody crimes and terrorist attacks”.
British drones from two UK firms have struck Russian refineries and Wildberries warehouses, disabling seven of ten logistics centres.
The attacks caused £35 bn in damage and hit a fuel depot in Kamensky District, Rostov Region.

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Russia accuses the United Kingdom of escalating the Ukraine crisis by supplying drones used in strikes on Russia.
The Russian Embassy in London called Britain an accomplice and co-perpetrator of “bloody crimes and terrorist attacks”.
British drones from two UK firms have struck Russian refineries and Wildberries warehouses, disabling seven of ten logistics centres.
The attacks caused £35 bn in damage and hit a fuel depot in Kamensky District, Rostov Region.