July 16th 2024.
In an undisclosed location in Ukraine, Russian soldiers were seen firing from a BM-21 'Grad' self-propelled 122mm multiple rocket launcher. This weapon, known for its destructive capabilities, has been the center of attention in the ongoing conflict between Russia and Ukraine.
Adding fuel to the fire, one of Russia's top propagandists, Yevgeny Popov, made a bold statement on a state-run TV channel. He unveiled seven potential targets in the UK that could face retaliation from Russian President Vladimir Putin. These targets, which include London, Kent, Manchester, Birmingham, Portsmouth, Devonport, and the home of Britain's nuclear weapons in Scotland, were described as being on the Kremlin's "hit list" that could potentially "collapse British society."
Popov did not hold back in expressing his anger towards the UK, referring to them as Russia's "traditional enemy." He stated that Putin would not only target the main cities, but also key military and strategic locations such as Devonport, the largest naval base in Western Europe, and the Clyde in Scotland, where Britain stores its Trident nuclear missiles. He also mentioned Portsmouth and Chatham Dockyard in Kent as potential targets.
"This is Britain at its most vulnerable. Basically, all it would take is three missiles and this civilization would collapse," Popov declared, emphasizing the destructive power of Russian missiles.
The reason behind Popov's rage was the recent announcement by the US to deploy Tomahawk cruise missiles, hypersonic weapons, and Standard Missile-6 to Germany in 2026. This move was seen as a demonstration of the US's commitment to NATO and European defense. However, it was viewed as an "escalatory move" by the Russian deputy foreign minister, Sergei Ryabkov, who claimed it was meant to intimidate Russia.
Popov made it clear that the deployment of these weapons would not go unnoticed by Russia. He stressed that not only the UK, but all European capitals were at risk because of this move. "The Pentagon will deploy missiles in Germany that pose a direct threat to Russia, reaching St Petersburg, Kazan, Moscow, Novosibirsk, and Yekaterinburg," he stated.
He then issued a warning, "It is not difficult to guess the geography of the response if the White House's plans become a reality. All European capitals are at risk from our missiles in Kaliningrad – Berlin, Warsaw, all the Baltic republics, Paris, Bucharest, Prague… Of course, also the American bases in Germany….Garmisch-Partenkirchen, Patch Barracks [Stuttgart], Spangdahlem, [and] Ramstein."
With tensions between Russia and the UK at an all-time high, the situation remains volatile and unpredictable. The fear of a potential attack looms over these seven targets, as well as other European capitals. Only time will tell how this conflict will unfold and what actions will be taken by both sides.
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