### [2026-08-18](/feed/2026/08/18/index.md)

##### Russo-Ukrainian war
# British prime minister Andy Burnham confirms that the United Kingdom will continue to militarily support Ukraine after Russia warned the UK will face "consequences" for allowing Ukraine to use British-made drones to strike targets deep inside Russian territory. 




### Sources:

1. [BBC News](https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cy5dz0kkn0wo)

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