- Ukrainian drones attacked a major Moscow oil refinery as Ukraine seeks greater support from NATO and EU.
- Drone strikes targeting critical Russian energy infrastructure are underway.
London is accused of supplying long-range drones and cruise missiles to Ukraine to enable strikes against Russian energy infrastructure.
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Updated Aug 17
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London is accused of supplying long-range drones and cruise missiles to Ukraine to enable strikes against Russian energy infrastructure.
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Newest first. Tap a step to see who reported it.- The UK provided long-range drones to Ukraine, defying Russian threats of retaliation.Sub-event
London is accused of supplying drones and missiles to Ukraine, enabling strikes against Russian energy targets.1 source
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Drone strikes targeting critical Russian energy infrastructure are underway.Also in this story
- Ukrainian drone strikes damage Russian terminals, constraining grain exports and stalling ceasefire talks.
- Intensified drone attacks targeting the oil industry are causing fuel shortages across various regions of Russia.
The entities involved
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London
capital and largest city of England and the United Kingdom
Related events
- Long-range drones and cruise missiles are being supplied from London to Ukraine.
- On August 27, 2026, Ukrainian strikes into Russian territory occurred, concurrent with Britain allowing Kyiv access to classified technology.
- Tensions rise as Germany accuses Russia of a drone attack, while Iran blames the UK for complicity in US strikes using Fairford base.
- Russia threatens UK defense facilities while Maria Zakharova warns of catastrophic consequences regarding UK/Kyiv defense cooperation.
- A scenario depicts unnamed rivals backed by Kremlin cash targeting UK government facilities in London.