The UK has said it will continue supporting Ukraine despite a warning from Russia that Britain could face consequences because of its involvement in the war. UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham said Britain would remain behind Ukraine and would not change its position because of Russian threats. He said the UK was supporting Ukraine so that it could defend itself against Russia. “We are not fair-weather friends,” Burnham said, adding that Britain would remain with Ukraine during its difficult period. The statement came after Russia's embassy in the UK accused Britain of deliberately making the war more serious. The embassy warned that the deeper Britain's involvement became, the greater the price it would have to pay. However, Russia did not explain what specific action it might take against the UK. The latest warning is linked to the growing use of drones in the war. Ukraine has increased attacks on targets deep inside Russia in recent weeks. Some of these attacks have targeted oil facilities, warehouses, logistics centres and other important infrastructure. British-made drones have reportedly been used in some of the Ukrainian attacks. A military source confirmed that UK-built drones were involved in recent strikes inside Russia. Britain has also supplied Ukraine with other weapons, including long-range Storm Shadow missiles. The UK has been one of Ukraine's strongest supporters since Russia launched its full-scale invasion in February 2022. Britain has provided weapons, military equipment and other forms of assistance to help Ukraine defend its territory. In April, the British government announced plans to provide Ukraine with tens of thousands of drones. The package included long-range strike drones and was described as Britain's largest military aid package of its kind. Britain has also been working on new technology to help Ukraine deal with Russian air defences. Burnham previously told Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky that Ukraine could depend on the UK for as long as necessary. He also said Britain would share its new “Stone Cloak” technology with Ukraine. The system is designed to help disrupt enemy air defence systems through electronic warfare. Russia has repeatedly criticised Britain's military support for Ukraine. Moscow has previously warned Western countries that supplying weapons to Ukraine could make them more directly involved in the conflict. The latest exchange comes as fighting has become increasingly intense away from the main front line. Ukraine has been using drones and missiles to strike targets inside Russia, while Russia continues to attack Ukrainian cities and infrastructure. Russian officials said hundreds of Ukrainian drones were sent towards the Moscow region in recent attacks. Russian air defences claimed to have destroyed many of them, but some drones still caused damage and injuries. A Wildberries warehouse was among the sites damaged in the Moscow region. Wildberries is one of Russia's biggest online shopping companies, and some of its facilities have been affected by recent Ukrainian attacks. Russian officials also reported that hundreds of drones were launched towards Russia during another major overnight attack. Moscow's regional authorities described the attack as one of the largest in recent memory. Several people were reportedly killed across Russia. Ukraine has also suffered deadly attacks. In the latest Russian strikes, 17 people were reported killed in different parts of Ukraine. Ten people died in the village of Pechenihy in the Kharkiv region after Russian missiles hit homes and other buildings. Other deaths were reported in Sumy, Zaporizhzhia and Kherson. The continuing attacks show that the war is affecting civilians far from the main battlefield. Homes, businesses and public buildings have been damaged, while people on both sides are facing growing risks from missiles and drones. The conflict is also putting pressure on Russia's economy. Ukrainian attacks on oil refineries and logistics facilities have affected domestic fuel supplies and other parts of Russia's economy. At the same time, Russia continues to hold around one-fifth of Ukrainian territory. However, Russian forces have made limited progress on the battlefield in recent months. The United Nations has also reported a high civilian death toll in Ukraine. According to UN officials, 437 civilians were killed in Ukraine during the previous month, making it the country's deadliest month for civilians since May 2022. The situation has also increased concerns about wider security threats across Europe. Western governments have warned about possible Russian-linked hybrid attacks, including the use of drones near military and industrial locations. Germany recently warned about the risk of hybrid attacks after a drone carrying explosives was reportedly found near a Ukrainian cargo plane at Leipzig/Halle airport. The airport is an important military and logistics hub for Germany and its NATO partners. For now, the UK says it will not reduce its support for Ukraine because of Russian warnings. The British government continues to argue that Ukraine has the right to defend itself, while Russia says Western military assistance is making the conflict more dangerous. As drone attacks increase on both sides, the war is becoming harder to contain within the traditional front lines. Ukraine is developing more of its own drone and missile technology, while also receiving weapons and technology from Western countries. The latest dispute between Britain and Russia shows how the war in Ukraine is creating growing tensions between Moscow and Western governments. While there is no clear indication of what Russia means by its warning of “consequences”, Britain has made clear that it intends to continue supporting Ukraine.