A former senior Russian diplomat says UK drone factories could be attacked by “unknown sources,” framing the warning as a potential escalation related to Western support for Ukraine. Andrei Fedorov, described by outlets as a Kremlin adviser or former deputy foreign minister, says he cannot “100% exclude” the prospect of a “semi-military” response.
Sources describe the warning in similar terms, but differ slightly in emphasis. The Mirror, Evening Standard, London Evening Standard, and Manchester Evening News focus on drone production facilities that support Ukraine, with Fedorov suggesting attacks may come through non-Russian actors. CBS News similarly reports he does not expect the action to be carried out by Russia, but instead by unidentified parties. Other local outlets repeat the claim without adding new details. None of the articles provide independent evidence of a specific planned attack, and the “unknown sources” element remains unelaborated across reporting.
Overall, the coverage presents the statement as an ominous forecast rather than a confirmed threat, linking the possibility to rising tensions over Britain’s involvement in Ukraine.
