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UPDATED Aug 25, 2026 at 1:09 PM ET
Aug 25, 2026 at 12:07 AM ET
Kremlin adviser warns UK drone factories could be attacked
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Andrei Fedorov, a Kremlin adviser, told the BBC that he could not rule out “semi-military” action against the UK, including possible attacks on UK drone-manufacturing factories exporting to Ukraine. He linked the warning to Britain’s decision to share long-range missile blueprints with Kyiv, which Moscow views as proof of direct UK involvement.
WHO: Andrei Fedorov
WHAT: Warned that UK drone factories making drones for export to Ukraine could face attacks from “unknown sources”.
WHEN: Reported Aug 25, 2026 at 5:34 AM ET
WHERE: United Kingdom
WHY: The warning was triggered by Britain agreeing to share long-range missile blueprints with Ukraine, which Moscow says shows direct UK military involvement.
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