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UK drone factories may face attacks from unknown sources

A former Russian minister warns UK missile production sites could face attacks after Britain shares weapon blueprints with Ukraine.

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25 Aug 2026Source: BBC Politics2 min read (0 views)Last updated 19 Sep 2026
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UK drone factories may face attacks from unknown sources

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  • Former Russian minister warns UK missile factories face potential attacks
  • Britain hands over blueprints of Scalp missile components to Ukraine
  • UK Prime Minister plans US trip to lobby Donald Trump on Ukraine

Andrei Fedorov made the remarks on BBC Newsnight as UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham announced plans to travel to the United States next month alongside European leaders to lobby President Donald Trump regarding Ukraine's defense requirements.

This upcoming trip would mark Burnham's first visit to the US since assuming office as prime minister. The diplomatic push follows the UK's agreement to hand over blueprints for British-made components of the Scalp missile, which is the French variant of the UK's Storm Shadow cruise missile, enabling Ukraine to manufacture the long-range weapon domestically.

"They could be attacked not by Russia, but by from unknown sources."

Andrei Fedorov

Fedorov told reporters that the Russian military was actively gathering intelligence to locate and destroy any missile production facilities. He further stated that Britain is actively involved in the war alongside the Kyiv regime and methodically adds fuel to the fire.

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Prime Minister Burnham has continued to reaffirm the UK's backing for Ukraine following a surge in Russian strikes over recent weeks, including a shopping center attack last week that resulted in at least 16 deaths. Meanwhile, Ukrainian leadership has emphasized the urgent need to secure Patriot interceptor missiles ahead of the winter season.

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The transfer of long-range missile manufacturing blueprints represents a significant escalation in how Western nations support Ukraine, shifting from supplying finished arms to domestic production assistance. This strategy increases strategic pressure on Russia while simultaneously exposing domestic manufacturing infrastructure to heightened security risks, presenting a complex dilemma for London's defense policy.

Source: BBC Politics

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