Six Chilling Ways Putin's Russia Could Destroy the UK Within Hours: British Government Warns
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Britain might be hit by waves of kamikaze drones , missiles, and cyber hacks if a war with Russia happens soon. The UK Ministry of Defence says the country is not ready for a full-on war like this. The SDR report is 144 pages long and shows how vulnerable Britain is, as per reports.The military bases of the UK are now under constant threat of a possible Russian targeted attack, with sophisticated drones, long-range cruise, ballistic and hypersonic missiles, all on the table for the Kremlin. Key UK targets: Navy bases in Portsmouth, Plymouth, and Clyde. Overseas targets: RAF Akrotiri , Al Minhad Air Base, and Diego Garcia, as per Mail Online report.A digital army of Russian hackers might attack UK government websites, the stock market, communications, and power systems.Russian saboteurs could attack oil rigs, satellite systems, and merchant ships. They might also try to stop trade ships and harm industries that help the UK military. Russia could spread lies and fake news to confuse people, cause panic, and divide society. Russia might damage or block space-based communication systems the UK depends on. UK troops and military spots outside Britain could also be hit hard, as per reports.British defences are weak right now, low missile stock, poor recruitment, low morale. The UK's current defences are not enough to stop drone or missile swarms like the ones seen in Ukraine, Israel, and Russia. Recent attacks by Ukraine's cheap kamikaze drones showed how powerful even small weapons can be. Ukraine used vans and drones to destroy two secret Russian airbases, costing Russia £5.2 billion in damage, as per Mail Online.Defence Secretary John Healey said £1 billion will go to boost air and missile defences and start a cyber and electromagnetic warfare unit. £1.5 billion will be spent to build at least six new munitions factories in the UK. The UK plans to buy 7,000 long-range British-made weapons. Britain plans on pushing the defence budget, with more funds for homes for military personnel.Fighter jets might carry nuclear weapons again. British troops in Estonia will get hundreds of new kamikaze drones called HX-2. The UK cadet force will grow to 250,000 school students for a 'whole of society' defence system, as stated in the reports.The United Kingdom is at risk of a potential Russian attack, with reports suggesting that a string of drone attacks, economic sabotage, cyber hacks and propaganda are being prepped by the Kremlin. The country is not well-prepared today, but the government is planning new defences, more weapons, and stronger forces. Experts say it's time for a huge shift in mindset to keep the UK safe in the future, as mentioned in the Mail Online report.Russia could use drones, missiles, cyber hacks, and fake news to cause damage.Reports say the UK is not fully prepared but is working on improving defences.
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