It’s been confirmed that British-made drones are being used to strike targets deep inside Russia.

The drones, built by two British companies, have been used in mainland Russia in widespread and strikes on military and industrial targets, including refineries and warehouses of online retailer Wildberries.

A well-placed military source confirmed to the BBC the UK drones had been used.

Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova has previously said drones using UK components and configurations have been used to attack Russian territory, including a fuel depot in the Kamensky District of the Rostov Region.

In April, the UK Ministry of Defence announced it would supply Ukraine tens of thousands of drones, including long-range strike devices, in its biggest ever package.

The MoD described its support for Ukraine is “unwavering” and said it would stand by its ally “until it wins”. A spokesperson said: “We are committed to providing the equipment Ukraine needs to defend itself against Putin’s illegal invasion.

In the latest wave of Ukrainian attacks on Russia, Moscow’s mayor said that hundreds of drones had been launched towards the Russian capital overnight.
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A warehouse belonging to Russian retailer Wildberries was hit. The company, a Russian mass retailer of goods online, equivalent to Amazon, has been repeatedly targeted since July.

Kyiv said at the time it was targeting logistics hubs used by Russians to buy military equipment and disrupting supplies to the Russian army.

Clive Myrie presents BBC News at Ten reporting by Dan Johnson and Joe Inwood.

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As US President Donald Trump lays claim to controlling the Strait of Hormuz, but Iran has called his claims “lies”.

Meanwhile, the US has made a rare criticism of Israel, its ally in the war in Iran, after its defence minister said troops would stay in southern Lebanon.

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Forty years after their last studio album, Abba have made one of the most anticipated comebacks in music with the release of their new record, Voyage.

But the 10-track album has divided opinion among critics.

Benny Andersson isn’t worried. “I don’t think we’re taking a risk because if people think that we were better 40 years ago, fine.”

He said he thinks Voyage will be the quartet’s swansong and told BBC entertainment correspondent Colin Paterson: “I don’t want to do another Abba album.”

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Europe is getting ready for the most significant solar eclipse since 1999. It’s expected to be a total solar eclipse, with an astonishing view, in Spain.

BBC Science Editor Pallab Ghosh visited the country’s historic city, Burgos, where people have travelled from far and wide to experience the spectacle.

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