The UK will begin large-scale production of advanced interceptor drones to help Ukraine defend against Russian aerial assaults.

The drones, designed by Ukraine with support from British scientists, are highly effective at destroying the one-way attack aircraft Moscow continues to launch at Ukrainian cities, according to the Ministry of Defence (MoD).

The announcement comes after suspected Russian drones that violated Polish airspace during overnight attacks on Ukraine were shot down by Polish and NATO forces.

It was the first time a NATO country is known to have fired shots during Russia's war in Ukraine, raising concerns that the conflict is escalating. Britain said it was looking to help reinforce Poland's air defences .

Defence Secretary John Healey is set to share more details

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