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News · 27 May 2026

GCHQ Boss: Russia Targeting UK Infrastructure, Democracy

GCHQ Boss: Russia Targeting UK Infrastructure, Democracy

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Britain's essential systems and democratic processes face relentless attacks from adversaries, posing a moment of consequence. GCHQ chief Anne Keast-Butler will warn on Wednesday that Russia specifically targets critical infrastructure, supply chains, and public trust in the UK. This activity includes sabotage campaigns, such as firebombs found in DHL parcels at a warehouse in Birmingham.

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