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Russia threatens to attack British military sites if Ukraine uses UK weapons

Russia threatens to attack British military sites if Ukraine uses UK weapons

The threat follows an announcement by Andy Burnham that Britain is sharing design plans for the Scalp cruise missile, letting Kyiv build its own version. Maria Zakharova, a spokesperson for the Russian foreign ministry, told state media that London and Paris are "playing with fire". She warned that Moscow will bomb British facilities inside and outside Ukraine if Kyiv strikes using UK weapons.

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