Russia Blames UK for Storm Shadow Strike, London Stands Firm
British officials have refuted Russian accusations that London was responsible for a Ukrainian strike on a military-linked plant in Russia’s Bryansk region, dismissing the claims as unfounded. Russia alleged that the attack, carried out with Storm Shadow missiles, was impossible without British specialists and constituted direct NATO involvement, leading to civilian casualties. London, however, stressed that its military assistance to Ukraine is lawful and supports Ukraine’s clear right of self-defense against Russia’s illegal attacks, asserting that any provided equipment is for defensive purposes.