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Ukraine Starts Using British Drones to Hit Targets Inside Russia
New reports say Ukraine is now using drones from the UK to carry out long-range strikes deep inside Russian territory.
A close-up of a military-grade drone being prepared for a night operation by a Ukrainian drone unit.
By John Doe
Reporting from Ukraine 
Aug. 17, 2026, 1:49 p.m. - 21 hours ago
Ukraine has started using drones made in the United Kingdom to attack targets inside Russia. This is a major change in how the war is being fought.
For a long time, Ukraine has been working to build its own drone program. Now, they are getting help from British technology to reach targets that are deep within Russia.
Reporters who have looked into this say these drones are being used for "deep strikes." This means hitting places far away from the front lines of the fighting. Some of these attacks have even reached near Moscow.
Specialized units in the Ukrainian military are handling these operations. These teams often work at night to stay hidden and be more effective.
Major news outlets including the BBC, The Times, and The New York Times have all confirmed that these British-made drones are now part of the fight.
Officials in Ukraine have not talked much about the specific details, but the shift shows that they are trying new ways to push back against Russia’s military power. By hitting targets deep inside Russia, Ukraine hopes to disrupt the supply lines and military bases that Russia uses to launch its own attacks.
Source: The New York Times
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