A recent revelation has identified 23 towns and cities across the UK that feature on a Russian ‘target list,’ causing heightened fears regarding the potential for World War 3.
Although discussions aimed at resolving Russia’s incursion into Ukraine continue, tensions involving President Putin remain tense.
Dmitry Rogozin, who previously served as Russia’s deputy prime minister, disclosed a list of UK locations that could be prioritized for strategic attacks if a conflict between Russia and the UK were to escalate.
Despite efforts for peace, the battlefield in Ukraine has seen aggressive tactics, notably from Russia, which has relentlessly targeted key sites with long-range missiles and airstrikes, as well as targeting civilian areas.
The list outlines potential targets connected to the UK’s defense infrastructure, suggesting these areas would be prioritized by Russia during a conflict.
These locations are primarily hubs for major military suppliers and are located throughout the UK.
Living outside a major urban area might not guarantee safety, especially if one resides near a military installation.
This development followed a statement from Ben Wallace, the former UK defense secretary, who shared a map indicating a strategy to make Crimea inhospitable to Russian forces. He stated, “Ukraine does not need to invade the peninsula (which I concede would be incredibly difficult if not impossible) but they should choke it to death.”
In response, Dmitry Rogozin tweeted a map highlighting UK sites.
He commented, “What a sober minister has in mind, a former one has on his tongue. However, it is even good that they reveal their true intentions,” and further added, “It is useful to read this for those of us who still consider peace with imperialist aggressors possible. And my advice to our [Russian] oligarchs: do not send your children to study in England! It is deadly dangerous.”
As a member of NATO, the UK could find itself in direct conflict with Russia if an attack on another NATO member were to occur.
Here is the list of the towns and cities included:
**Glasgow** – BAE Systems, Rolls-Royce, Thales
**Belfast** – Harland & Wolff, Spirit Aerosystems, Thales
**Fivemiletown** – Cooneen Defence
**Barrow-in-Furness** – BAE Systems
**Bolton** – MBDA
**Telford** – RBSL
**Aberporth** – QinetiQ, Tekever
**Merthyr Tydfil** – General Dynamics
**Glascoed** – BAE Systems
**Bristol** – Airbus, BAE Systems, GKN Aerospace, Leonardo, MBDA, QinetiQ, Rolls-Royce
**HMNB Devonport** – Babcock
**Yeovil** – Leonardo
**Aldermaston** – AWE
**London** – Helsing, Palantir
**Stevenage** – Airbus, MBDA
**Ampthill** – Lockheed Martin
**Derby** – Rolls-Royce
**Sheffield** – Sheffield Forgemasters
**Warton & Samlesbury** – BAE Systems
**Newton Aycliffe** – Octric Semiconductors
**Tyne & Wear** – BAE Systems, Leonardo
**Edinburgh** – Leonardo
**Rosyth** – Babcock, QinetiQ