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Britain to deliver 150,000 drones for Ukraine by 2026

8/18/2026

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Prime Minister Andy Burnham said the United Kingdom will support Ukraine 100% against Russia.
Britain will deliver 150,000 drones to Ukraine by the end of 2026 under a £752 million funding package.
Russia’s embassy warned that supplying drones to Kyiv will carry consequences Britain must answer for.
The Times reported that British-made drones were used in long-range strikes against Russia for the first time.

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Prime Minister Andy Burnham said the United Kingdom will support Ukraine 100% against Russia.
Britain will deliver 150,000 drones to Ukraine by the end of 2026 under a £752 million funding package.
Russia’s embassy warned that supplying drones to Kyiv will carry consequences Britain must answer for.
The Times reported that British-made drones were used in long-range strikes against Russia for the first time.