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Britain will send Ukraine 150,000 more drones to defend itself after dozens managed to cause carnage in Moscow.
The deal value £750million is funded by the UK’s £2.26 billion Extraordinary Revenue Acceleration (ERA) loan to Ukraine funded by siezed Russian assets.
Chancellor of the Exchequer Rachel Reeves said the funding helps deliver the ‘vital military equipment Ukraine needs because it defends itself against Russia’s unprovoked war.’
She said: ‘Our support for Ukraine is steadfast. I’m proud that we’re providing vital support, and we are going to proceed to do all we are able to to maintain pressure on Russia.’
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This morning Ukraine unleashed its biggest attack on the Russian capital thus far – caused significant damage across the town as air defences struggled to repel drones.
State media claimed Russia had shot down 992 drones, 4 long-range cruise missiles and 10 aerial bombs in 24 hours.
Despite this, Moscow Oil Refinery was repeatedly hit with explosives.
Locals are complaining about ‘oil rain’ falling and damaging their cars after ‘apocalyptic’ scenes of devastation within the Russian capital.
As well as, a massive fire broke out on the Sadovod Market in Moscow following a drone attack. Footage from the scene shows large plumes of smoke rising above the market buildings.
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