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Written question asked by James Cartlidge (Conservative) on Wednesday, 11 March 2026, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 16 March 2026. It was answered by Luke Pollard (Labour) on Wednesday, 29 April 2026 on behalf of the Ministry of Defence.


Ukraine: Social Media

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, with reference to his Oral Statement of 9 March 2026 on Middle East: Defence, Col 78, whether his Department received external advice to remove the video on social media of a British-run military repair facility in Ukraine.

Answer

On 7 March 2026 we further highlighted our support for Ukraine through our maintenance, repair and overhaul systems facilities in Ukraine. These pioneering facilities are helping keep Ukraine’s defiant Armed Forces in the fight against Putin’s brutal attacks and we are rightly proud of that support.

All social and press content was approved by Ministry of Defence officials ahead of publication, but because we take security seriously, we took steps to further reassure ourselves after publication of this content. From the factory floor to the frontline, the UK is standing with Ukraine and we will never waver in that support.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
119963
Session
2024-26
Related items
Middle East: Defence
Monday, 9 March 2026
Parliamentary proceedings
House of Commons
Grouped for answer
Yes
Subjects
Ministry of Defence Ukraine Social media
Link
View this Written question on www.parliament.uk