Former senior Russian official warns "unknown sources" could attack U.K. factories making drones for Ukraine

August 25, 2026 / 11:18 AM EDT / CBS News

Former senior Russian official warns "unknown sources" could attack U.K. factories making drones for Ukraine

TL;DR

  • Former Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Andrei Fedorov warned that U.K. factories producing drones for Ukraine could be targeted by "unknown sources."
  • Fedorov suggested that Russia is under pressure to act against Britain, but any attacks would be from unofficial entities, not the Russian state.
  • The warning follows an agreement for the U.K. to provide technology for Ukraine to domestically manufacture French SCALP cruise missiles with British components.
  • The Kremlin has condemned the U.K.-Ukraine agreement, accusing Britain of escalating its involvement in the war.
  • Russia's embassy in London previously warned of increased consequences for Britain's growing involvement in the conflict.