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British aircraft did not shoot down Russian drones over Ukraine

Claims that British jets downed Russian drones in Ukrainian airspace were proven false.

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Sunday, 26 April 2026 at 06:19 UTC
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Several media outlets reported that British fighter jets had shot down Russian drones operating over Ukraine, but officials from the UK Ministry of Defence denied any such engagement. The statement clarified that no British aircraft were involved in combat operations over Ukrainian territory during the past 24 hours. This correction comes amid heightened tensions and misinformation surrounding the conflict.
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