UK drone factories may face attacks from 'unknown sources' says Kremlin advisor
A Kremlin advisor has warned that UK drone factories could face attacks from 'unknown sources' following the UK's decision to share missile component blueprints with Ukraine. This rhetoric follows Prime Minister Andy Burnham's recent visit to Ukraine and his upcoming plans to lobby the US for continued defense support.
Why it matters
The statement signals a potential escalation in proxy-style threats against Western defense infrastructure, complicating international efforts to support Ukraine's military capabilities.
Share Save Add as preferred on Google Helen Sullivan WPA Pool via Getty Images Burnham travelled to Ukraine on Monday to meet with Zelensky and chair his first 'coalition of the willing' meeting A Russian former deputy foreign minister has said there might be a "semi-military" response against UK drone factories by "unknown sources" over the sharing of blueprints for British-made cruise missile components .
Andrei Fedorov's comments on BBC Newsnight come as UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham announced plans to travel to the US next month with European leaders to lobby President Donald Trump on Ukraine's defence needs.
Burnham's trip, should it go ahead, would be his first to the US since becoming prime minister.
"Leaving today, I'm quite clear what I need to do in the next few weeks," he said following his visit to Ukraine on Monday, during which he promised to continue pressuring Russia.
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