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Russia threatens to strike UK military sites in latest 'outrageous' statement
Russia has threatened strikes on UK military facilities(Image: POOL/AFP via Getty Images)
TL;DR
- Russia has threatened to strike UK military facilities in response to British weapons being used by Ukraine.
- Kremlin spokeswoman Maria Zakharova stated that facilities in Ukraine and beyond could be targeted.
- Zakharova also said London would not be able to avoid responsibility for supplying Kyiv with missiles.
- She described the actions of Britain and France as 'playing with fire' with unpredictable consequences.
- Prime Minister Andy Burnham called Russia's threats 'outrageous' but pledged continued support for Ukraine.