UK troops may return fire if attacked during a future Ukraine mission

Conflict · First reported 3 Nov, 01:55 · Updated 02:31

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Western officials say British troops in a multinational mission to secure a possible future peace in Ukraine would be allowed to fire back if attacked. A separate report says a threat could more likely involve drones than direct gunfire.

Western officials say British troops could fire back if Russian forces attack them during a multinational mission in Ukraine.
The mission described by Sky News would aim to secure any future peace in Ukraine.
The Daily Mail reports that a threat to deployed Western troops would more likely involve drones than direct gunfire.

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Key facts

Troops discussed: British troops; the Daily Mail also refers to Western troops deployed to Ukraine.
Reported condition for firing back: An attack or confrontation by Russian forces.
Mission description: A multinational mission to secure any future peace in Ukraine; described by the Daily Mail as peacekeeping.
Possible threat: The Daily Mail says drones are more likely than direct gunfire.