Russian ambassador to the UK Andrei Kelin (Image: GETTY)
The Russian ambassador to the UK has claimed Britain is now “directly” involved” in the war in – illegally launched by Moscow in February 2022 – following being fired into .
The chilling warning was issued by Andrei Kelin on Thursday, hours after claimed had fired an .
Speaking about the use of Storm Shadow missiles against the Russian region of Kursk, partially occupied by since August, Mr Kelin was asked whether the move had dragged the UK into the war.
He told ‘ Mark Austin: “Absolutely, Britain and UK is now directly involved in this war, because this firing cannot happen without NATO staff, British staff as well.”
The Russian ambassador also claimed that was using mercenaries from different countries. is known to have reinforced its troops with North Korean soldiers.
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The claim came after Mr Kelin was asked whether North Korea, Iran and China, who are believed to have provided Moscow with military equipment, were also involved in the war.
Reports of firing Storm Shadow missiles into , which haven’t been confirmed by Downing Street, came just days after it emerged that US President had green-lit the use for of ATACMS against ‘s territory.
Asked if he could confirm reports UK-supplied Storm Shadow missiles had been fired into by , Sir ‘s spokesman said on November 21: “It is still the case that we are not going to comment on operational matters that will only serve President Putin.”
Vladimir Putin ordered the invasion of Ukraine in 2022 (Image: Getty)
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Earlier today, Ukrainian President commented on the unconfirmed reports of a Russian ICBM being fired into .
He explained the attack had the “characteristics” of an ICBM and announced an investigation to confirm the type of missile used.