Russian ex-official warns UK drone plants could be hit

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A former senior Russian diplomat said UK factories making drones for Ukraine could be attacked, but not by Russia, adding that the threat could come from “unknown sources.” The remarks frame the risk as targeting drone production facilities supporting Ukraine.

WHO: Former senior Russian diplomat

WHAT: Said UK drone-manufacturing factories for Ukraine could be attacked by “unknown sources,” not by Russia

WHEN: Reported Aug 25, 2026 at 11:18 AM ET

WHERE: United Kingdom

WHY: The diplomat was reacting to UK drone production for Ukraine and warning about possible attacks from “unknown sources.”

How this story developed (showing 2 of 2 earlier reports)

Kremlin adviser warns UK drone factories could be attacked · Aug 25, 2026 at 7:05 AM ET
Putin says UK drone factories could face attacks · Aug 25, 2026 at 12:07 AM ET

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