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UK Drones and New Ukrainian Ballistic Missile Put Moscow Under Fresh Military Pressure

Ukraine is now using British‑made long‑range drones for strikes inside Russia while a domestic ballistic missile program nears completion, designed to carry an 800‑pound warhead more than 850 km. Together, the systems shorten the distance between Kyiv’s decisions and Moscow’s vulnerability — and force new calculations in London, Moscow and NATO capitals.

Long‑range Ukrainian strikes that were once symbolic are turning into a sustained capability, as Kyiv quietly adds British‑made drones to its arsenal and pushes a home‑grown ballistic missile toward operational status — a combination that brings Moscow itself more firmly into the war’s target envelope. Ukrainian military sources cited by British media said Kyiv has begun using British‑built drones for deep strikes inside Russia, including BAE Systems’ jet‑powered Nyan and another unnamed British platform. According to those reports, the Nyan has been in Ukrainian service for about six months. A 250‑kilometer variant is described as carrying a substantial warhead, while a longer‑range version is reportedly under development. Most of Ukraine’s…

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