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Scottish Sun
2 days ago
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- Scottish Sun
Britain is ALREADY at war with Russia and ‘we are in pretty big trouble' admits defence expert in bombshell warning
Moscow has been 'menacing the UK in various different ways' for years GONE TO WAR Britain is ALREADY at war with Russia and 'we are in pretty big trouble' admits defence expert in bombshell warning RUSSIA is already at war with Britain, an author of the Government's defence review has warned. Fiona Hill, who was the White House's chief Russia adviser during Donald Trump's first term, delivered the stark warning of the threat posed by Vladimir Putin. 4 An author of the Government's defence review has warned that Britain is already at war with Russia Credit: EPA 4 Kharkiv, in Eastern Ukraine, was blitz by Russian missiles in retaliation for last week's Spider Web attack Credit: East2West 4 Fiona Hill, an author of the Government's defence review Credit: Getty She said: 'We are in pretty big trouble. "Russia has hardened as an adversary in ways that we probably hadn't anticipated.' Ms Hill said Moscow has been 'menacing the UK in various different ways' for years, including poisonings and assassinations on British soil, carrying out cyber attacks and cutting sea cables. In her grim alert, the Kremlin expert said: 'Russia is at war with us.' read more on russia WHITE VAN WHAM Army bosses to buy drones that can be fired from VANS after Ukraine op And she warned that Britain can no longer rely on US military might to protect itself from enemy states. Ms Hill co-wrote the Strategic Defence Review, which warned the UK is facing its biggest threats since the Cold War — and set out plans to urgently build more bombs and guns to arm ourselves. Her comments came as Russian missiles blitzed Kharkiv, killing three people and injuring at least 22, including a six-week-old baby and a 14-year-old girl. The eastern Ukrainian city was struck by 48 drones, two missiles and five glider bombs as part of a huge, countrywide bombardment by Putin in retaliation for last week's Spider Web attack on his nuclear bombers. PM Sir Keir Starmer used an article in last week's Sun on Sunday to deliver his starkest warning yet of the danger of war. Putting the nation on a war footing, he said Britain must prepare to 'sight and win' against our enemies. New footage of Op Spiderweb shows drone blitzing Putin's burning aircraft
Scottish Sun
4 days ago
- Politics
- Scottish Sun
Army bosses plan to buy drones that can be fired from VANS after Ukraine's devastating attack on Russia
Ukraine destroyed Russian aircraft with drones hidden on cargo trucks on Sunday WHITE VAN WHAM Army bosses plan to buy drones that can be fired from VANS after Ukraine's devastating attack on Russia THE Army plans to buy drones which can be launched out of vans after Ukraine blitzed a third of Russia's bombers from lorries. Top Brass issued a request for a covert launcher that fits in a 'Sprinter truck or regular Transit van'. Advertisement 2 Army bosses plan to buy drones that can be fired from vans after Ukraine's devastating attack on Russia Credit: Getty The weapon, codenamed Project Volley, must be robust, simple to use, weigh no more than 275kg, and fire at least five drones in four minutes at speeds of 200kmph. The MoD put out a message to industry, known as a 'notice for contracts', and will potentially give the launchers to Ukraine. It said: 'The user will use the launcher in a high-threat environment with persistent enemy surveillance. 'Therefore it must create a minimal signature — acoustic, heat, visual when used, eg hiding in plain sight.' Advertisement It comes after Ukraine claimed to have destroyed at least 41 Russian aircraft on Sunday with 117 drones hidden on cargo trucks. They were in pre-fabricated sheds that were loaded on to flatbed trucks and driven across Russia. As they neared airfields, the roofs of the sheds flipped open and the drones took off. They destroyed Tu-95 and Tu-22 long-range bombers and prized A-50 Beriev command and control aircraft. Advertisement Russia continues to launch drone strikes of its own, including one on a residential area in Kharkiv yesterday. The MoD's notice stressed urgency by saying that it is not interested in solutions 'that will not be ready for UK field demonstration or testing in October'. From tactical nuke to 7,600mph missile & 50k-troop assault…6 ways Putin could respond to Ukraine blitz after Trump call The MoD said Project Volley was part of a £5billion investment in 'advanced new weapons' based on lessons learned from Ukraine. It added: 'This investment will improve accuracy and lethality for our Armed Forces, while boosting UK export potential.' Advertisement 2 Ukraine claimed to have destroyed at least 41 Russian aircraft on Sunday with 117 drones hidden on cargo trucks Credit: Getty Unlock even more award-winning articles as The Sun launches brand new membership programme - Sun Club.
