Britain's drone industry is also at the centre of a diplomatic dispute with Moscow over the use of UK-built unmanned aircraft in the war in Ukraine.
Russia's embassy in London has warned that Britain will face consequences for its involvement — while the Ministry of Defence says Moscow should be in no doubt about the government's resolve to support Kyiv.
The UK pledged earlier this year to deliver at least a hundred and twenty thousand drones to Ukraine in 2026, most produced by British manufacturers.
Olly Barratt reports from London.
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Olly Barratt in London says the strikes by British-made drones are thought to have inflicted significant economic damage on Russian infrastructure.
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Olly Barratt in London says the British government has responded defiantly to Moscow's warning, reaffirming its commitment to supporting Ukraine against Russian aggression.
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