UK sending 150,000 more drones to Ukraine after strikes wreak havoc on Moscow
Smoke rises from an oil refinery following a Ukrainian drone attack in the course of Russia-Ukraine (Picture: SOCIAL MEDIA via REUTERS)
Britain will send Ukraine 150,000 more drones to defend itself after dozens managed to cause carnage in Moscow.
The deal worth £750million is funded by the UK’s £2.26 billion Extraordinary Revenue Acceleration (ERA) loan to Ukraine funded by siezed Russian assets.
Chancellor of the Exchequer Rachel Reeves said the funding is helping deliver the ‘vital military equipment Ukraine needs as it defends itself against Russia’s unprovoked war.’
She said: ‘Our support for Ukraine is steadfast. I am proud that we are providing vital support, and we will continue to do all we can to keep pressure on Russia.’
This morning Ukraine unleashed its biggest attack on the Russian capital so far – caused significant damage across the city as air defences struggled to repel drones.
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State media claimed Russia had shot down 992 drones, four long-range cruise missiles and 10 aerial bombs in 24 hours.
Despite this, Moscow Oil Refinery was repeatedly hit with explosives.
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