The Papers: UK-made drones 'strike Russia' and 'phone theft Britain'
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Source: BBC News
Published: 2026-08-16 08:36 UTC+10:00
Section: General
Factuality Score: 100
Opinion Category: Neutral
Topics: Transport, Europe, Ukraine/Russia, Energy, Elections, World News, Business & Economy
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The Sunday Times says "British drones strike targets inside Russia", reporting that "drones made by two UK companies have been supplied to Ukraine" and used to attack "the Russian mainland for the first time". Citing Ukrainian sources, it explains that Kyiv's "deep-strike campaign" involves targeting "oil refineries, naval bases, logistics hubs and transport networks" inside Russia.
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