Kremlin adviser warns UK drone factories could face attacks
Summary
A Kremlin adviser warned that factories in the UK making drones for Ukraine could be attacked by unknown actors. This follows the UK’s decision to share missile blueprints with Ukraine, which Russia views as direct military involvement in the conflict.Key Facts
- The UK shared blueprints for long-range missiles with Ukraine to help make advanced drones.
- A Kremlin adviser said there might be reactions from Russia, including possible attacks on UK drone factories.
- Possible reactions include technical actions like hacking or semi-military actions.
- Kremlin officials say the UK is taking part in the Russia-Ukraine war by supplying missile support.
- UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham visited Ukraine during this time.
- The shared missile design is for the Scalp missile, which can hit fortified targets and has a range of about 240 km (149 miles).
- Ukraine has increased drone production to attack targets inside Russia.
- Russia began its full-scale invasion of Ukraine in February 2022.
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