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UK defense industry faces potential 'semi-military' threats from unknown sources
Former Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Andrei Fedorovov has warned that United Kingdom factories producing drones for Ukraine could become targets of 'semi-military' actions or cyberattacks from 'unknown sources.' These comments follow the UK's decision to share blueprints for British-made Scalp missile components—a version of the French Storm Shadow—to enable Ukraine to manufacture the long-range weapons domestically.
Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov condemned the decision, claiming it would 'pour oil on the fire' of the ongoing conflict. Meanwhile, UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham, following a visit to Kyiv to reaffirm support for Ukraine, announced plans to travel to the United States next month alongside European leaders to discuss defense requirements with US officials.
Fedorovov suggested that while these potential retaliatory actions might not be directly attributed to Russia, they could manifest as technical disruptions or political maneuvers targeting critical UK infrastructure.
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Andrei Fedorovov · Andrey Fedorov · Andy Burnham · Dmitry Peskov · Russia · Ukraine · United Kingdom
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- [○ 1 SOURCE] UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham plans to visit the US next month to meet with European leaders and discuss Ukraine's defense needs. www.vz.lt
- [● 4 SOURCES] Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov criticized the UK's decision to share missile blueprints, stating it would 'pour oil on the fire' of the conflict. kauno.diena.lt · www.savaite.lt · ve.lt · www.vz.lt
- [● 4 SOURCES] Fedorovov suggested that UK factories producing drones for Ukraine could face attacks from unknown sources rather than direct Russian military action. kauno.diena.lt · www.savaite.lt · ve.lt · www.vz.lt
- [● 4 SOURCES] The UK has agreed to share blueprints for British-made Scalp missile components, a version of the French Storm Shadow, to allow Ukraine to manufacture them domestically. kauno.diena.lt · www.savaite.lt · ve.lt · www.vz.lt
- [● 4 SOURCES] Former Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Andrei Fedorovov stated that semi-military actions against the UK cannot be entirely ruled out. kauno.diena.lt · www.savaite.lt · ve.lt · www.vz.lt