Russia threatens strikes on UK military targets, ‘catastrophic consequences’ over Ukraine

Russia has threatened to strike British military targets both within and outside Ukraine if Kyiv uses long-range British cruise missiles against targets deep inside Russian territory. This warning follows Moscow’s accusation that Ukraine struck a shopping center in Donetsk with British Storm Shadow missiles, wounding civilians. Russia stated that Britain is “one step away” from becoming legally complicit in “terrorism” and warned of “catastrophic consequences” if the hostile line is not abandoned.

• Russia warns it could strike British military targets if Ukraine uses UK-supplied long-range missiles against Russian territory.
• Moscow accuses Ukraine of using British Storm Shadow missiles to strike a shopping center in Donetsk, wounding civilians.
• Russia describes Britain as being “one step away” from complicity in “terrorism” and warns of “catastrophic consequences”.
• Britain states it stands “shoulder to shoulder” with Ukraine and is committed to providing defensive equipment.
• Russian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Maria Zakharova urged Britain to abandon its “hostile, aggressive line”.
• The SCALP missile, the French version of Britain’s Storm Shadow, has a range of over 155 miles.
• Russia previously warned Britain would pay a “price” after reports of British-made drones being used to strike targets inside Russia.
• Russia’s Foreign Intelligence Service chief met with the CIA Director in Moscow for routine discussions.