Russia has warned Britain that it could face consequences over the supply of drones to Ukraine following reports that British-made unmanned aircraft have been used to carry out long-range strikes inside Russian territory.

The Russian Embassy in London issued the warning Tuesday in response to a report by The Times claiming British-made drones had been used for deep strikes against Russia for the first time.

“London’s actions will inevitably carry consequences for which it will have to answer,” the embassy said in a statement posted on Telegram.

The embassy also warned that the deeper Britain becomes involved in the conflict and the more military support it provides to Kyiv, the greater the consequences could be.

Ukraine has increasingly deployed long-range drones against targets deep inside Russia, including oil refineries, industrial sites and logistics facilities, as part of its campaign against Moscow’s war effort.

Britain’s Ministry of Defence did not confirm whether British-made drones had been used in the reported attacks.

However, the British government announced in June that it would provide Ukraine with 150,000 drones by the end of 2026 as part of a £752 million, or roughly $996 million, military assistance package.

Responding to Moscow’s latest warning, a British Defence Ministry spokesperson reaffirmed London’s support for Kyiv.

“Britain stands shoulder to shoulder with Ukraine and we are committed to providing the equipment Ukraine needs to defend itself against Putin’s illegal invasion,” the spokesperson said.

Since Russia launched its full-scale invasion of Ukraine in 2022, Moscow has repeatedly warned Britain and other Western countries that supplying weapons and military equipment to Kyiv risks escalating the conflict and potentially triggering a broader confrontation.

Britain and other NATO allies have maintained that their military assistance is intended to help Ukraine defend itself against Russian aggression.