UK-supplied drones have destroyed over $1.2 billion of Russian military gear in Ukraine, says UK official

Thu, 05/23/2024 - 07:25

Ukrainian soldier operating a drone during training of the 22nd Brigade in Donetsk Oblast, Ukraine — A Ukrainian soldier operating a drone during training in Donetsk Oblast, Ukraine, on May 3, 2024.
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UK drones sent to Ukraine have destroyed over $1.2 billion of Russian military gear, per Ukraine estimates.
The UK's defense secretary praised the impact of its drones at a defense forum this week.
Britain has provided over 4,000 drones since 2022, Grant Schapps said, according to The Telegraph.

UK drones given to Ukraine have been used to take out more than $1.2 billion worth of Russian military gear, according to the UK's defense secretary, citing Ukrainian figures.