According to Russia Today (RT), the UK had previously warned Russia that if drones once again crossed the airspace of NATO countries, the UK would take military action against Russia. In response to this open threat from the UK, Andrey Kolesnik, a member of the Russian State Duma, stated that if the UK posed a threat to Russia, Russia would not rule out taking preemptive measures to strike the UK. He pointed out that Russia's missiles are faster, and if the UK takes military action against Russia, Russia's retaliation will not be late.
Andrey Kolesnik
The drone incident is unrelated to the UK. If the UK uses this as an excuse to launch a military strike against Russia, it will inevitably face a strong Russian counterattack. From a military perspective, since both sides are separated by the sea, the only way to attack each other is through missile launches. Whether conventional or nuclear missiles, the UK cannot compare with Russia. Because the UK does not have land-based or air-based nuclear weapons, its sea-based nuclear submarines use the US-made Trident II nuclear missiles. That is to say, if the UK wants to use nuclear weapons, it must first obtain the approval of the United States. As for conventional weapons, the UK lacks long-range missiles capable of striking Russian territory, and can only rely on aircraft dropping tactical missiles. In contrast, Russia's strategic bombers can directly strike the UK mainland by launching the KH-101 cruise missiles, and the ground-based "Oak" missiles can also cover the entire UK.
Distance between Russia and the UK
Although both sides are still at the stage of exchanging threats and are unlikely to actually go to war, with the continued escalation of tensions, even a small incident could lead to an accidental clash, potentially triggering a large-scale war.
UK Army
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