Russian ex-official says "unknown sources" could attack U.K. drone plants
Summary
A former Russian Deputy Foreign Minister warned that factories in the U.K. making drones for Ukraine could be attacked by unknown or semi-military groups. This comes as Britain increases its military help to Ukraine, including supplying cruise missile technology.Key Facts
- Andrei Fedorov, former Russian Deputy Foreign Minister, said unknown forces might attack U.K. drone factories supporting Ukraine.
- Fedorov suggested these attacks might not be directly from Russia but from unofficial groups.
- The U.K. recently agreed to help Ukraine build a British-French cruise missile domestically.
- Britain has provided drones and missiles to Ukraine, including 120,000 drones planned for delivery in 2026.
- Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov condemned the U.K.’s involvement and said Russia is tracking missile production sites in Ukraine.
- Russian officials accused the U.K. of escalating the conflict by supplying drones used in strikes inside Russia.
- British Prime Minister Andy Burnham affirmed continued military support for Ukraine to pressure Russia.
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