Russia threatens strikes on UK military targets over Ukraine missile attacks

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First seen: Aug 27, 2026, 9:32 AM UTCUpdated: Aug 27, 2026, 10:32 AM UTC

WHAT HAPPENED

Russia said it could strike UK military targets in response to Ukrainian strikes using British missiles and urged Britain to reverse its policy on Ukraine.

SO WHAT?

The threat raises the risk of direct Russia-UK escalation linked to the war in Ukraine.

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Reports behind this event

scmp.comen

Russia lashes out at UK, France over Ukraine missile technology transfer

Aug 27, 2026, 10:32 AM UTC

express.co.uken

Russia sends horror threat to strike Britain as locations across country at risk | World | News

Aug 27, 2026, 10:17 AM UTC

aol.co.uken

Russia threatens to strike UK military sites in latest 'outrageous' statement

Aug 27, 2026, 10:02 AM UTC

mirror.co.uken

Russia threatens to strike UK military sites in latest 'outrageous' statement

Aug 27, 2026, 10:01 AM UTC

yahoo.comen

Russia says it could strike UK military targets in response to Ukrainian strikes using British missiles

Aug 27, 2026, 9:32 AM UTC

dailymail.comen

Putin tells Britain to reverse 'hostile line' on Ukraine or Russia could hit UK military targets

Aug 27, 2026, 9:32 AM UTC