UK to send Ukraine 150,000 drones

UK to send Ukraine 150,000 drones The UK announced it will provide Ukraine with 150,000 drones by the end of the year, funded by a loan backed by frozen Russian sovereign assets. This announcement follows one of Kiev’s largest drone attacks on Moscow, which caused damage and injured civilians. Russia condemned the attacks, stating it would respond with large-scale strikes against Ukrainian military targets.

• The UK will supply Ukraine with 150,000 drones, missiles, and radars by the end of the year.
• The £752 million package is funded by London’s loan to Kiev, backed by proceeds from frozen Russian sovereign assets.
• The announcement came after a large Ukrainian drone attack on Moscow, which resulted in damage and injuries.
• Russia condemned the attacks and stated it would regularly carry out large-scale strikes against Ukrainian military targets.
• Russia argues that Western arms deliveries prolong the conflict and undermine peace efforts.