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Russia threatens to strike UK military targets over Ukraine support
RUSSIA has threatened to strike UK military sites in response to Britain handing over plans for long-range Storm Shadow missiles.
TL;DR
- Russia has threatened to strike UK military sites in response to Britain providing long-range Storm Shadow missile plans to Ukraine.
- Moscow accused the UK, France, and Germany of "playing with fire" and directly participating in "terrorist attacks" against Russian territory.
- Russian foreign ministry spokesperson Maria Zakharova stated that Western capitals bear direct responsibility for strikes carried out by Ukraine.
- The provision of Storm Shadow missile blueprints aims to help Ukraine ramp up production to hit key military sites deep inside Russia.
- Ukraine has also granted Britain access to top-secret battlefield data for developing new AI weapons.
- UK security chiefs are reportedly primed for potential retaliation, including attacks on Britain or defense sites.
- Russia views the UK's support for Ukraine as already constituting a form of war, citing cyber attacks, threats to critical infrastructure, and other incidents.