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Defence
Russia threatens to strike UK military sites over missile deployment
✍️ Asianet Newsable
🗓 28 Aug 2026, 01:18 PM
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Russia warned it will target British military installations if the UK continues to use missiles, heightening tensions between the two NATO members.
The Russian Foreign Ministry announced that Moscow will consider attacking British military facilities if the United Kingdom persists in deploying missiles that Russia views as a threat.
The warning followed reports of the UK positioning or employing certain missile systems in Europe, prompting a stern response from Moscow and a caution that further escalation could compel it to target the UK's defence infrastructure.
Security analysts say the statement represents a rare direct threat against a NATO ally and could increase the risk of a wider confrontation, although both capitals have urged the use of diplomatic channels.
The ministry did not name specific sites, and the British government has not yet issued an official comment on the allegation.
The warning followed reports of the UK positioning or employing certain missile systems in Europe, prompting a stern response from Moscow and a caution that further escalation could compel it to target the UK's defence infrastructure.
Security analysts say the statement represents a rare direct threat against a NATO ally and could increase the risk of a wider confrontation, although both capitals have urged the use of diplomatic channels.
The ministry did not name specific sites, and the British government has not yet issued an official comment on the allegation.