Archive · 27 Aug 2026
Russia Warns Unknown Attacks Could Target UK Ukraine Factories
A former Russian official warned that factories in Britain making drones for Ukraine could possibly be attacked.
He said the attackers might be linked to semi-military or unknown forces.
The official, Andrei Fedorov, spoke on a BBC television program on Monday.
Britain is increasing its military support for Ukraine.
Fedorov said Russian people and media are pressuring President Vladimir Putin to respond to Britain.
The warning was about a possible future attack, not a confirmed attack.
The factories are in Britain but produce equipment for Ukraine.
The report does not say that Russia has ordered or carried out such an attack.
Former Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Andrei Fedorov warned of possible attacks on British factories producing drones for Ukraine.
Fedorov described potential attackers as “semi-military” or “unknown” forces.
He made the comments Monday during an appearance on the BBC’s Newsnight.
The warning came as the United Kingdom expands its military support for Ukraine.
Fedorov said Vladimir Putin faces pressure from Russian public opinion and media to act against Britain.
- Who
- Andrei Fedorov, a former Russian Deputy Foreign Minister, made the warning; he referred to pressure on Russian President Vladimir Putin.
- What
- Fedorov warned that British factories producing drones for Ukraine could potentially be targeted by “semi-military” or “unknown” forces.
- When
- Monday.
- Where
- The comments were made during an appearance on the BBC’s Newsnight; the factories discussed are in Britain.
- Why
- Fedorov linked the warning to the United Kingdom’s expanding military support for Ukraine and pressure on Putin from Russian public opinion and media.
- Speaker
- Andrei Fedorov, former Russian Deputy Foreign Minister
- Potential targets
- Factories in Britain producing drones for Ukraine
- Possible attackers
- “Semi-military” or “unknown” forces
- Program
- BBC’s Newsnight
- Timing
- Comments were made Monday
- Context
- The United Kingdom is expanding military support for Ukraine
- Stated pressure
- Fedorov said Russian public opinion and media are pressuring Vladimir Putin to act against Britain