Russia threatened to bomb British military bases in response to the United Kingdom's support for Ukraine, specifically the supply of Storm Shadow cruise missile technology. The Kremlin considered that the United Kingdom is "playing with fire" with this decision.
The spokesperson for the Russian Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Maria Zakharova, warned the United Kingdom to back down from its hostile position regarding the war in Ukraine. Zakharova stated that this position risks taking the conflict to a completely new level.
The threat was made during a press conference in Moscow, where Zakharova referred specifically to the military support provided by the United Kingdom and France to Ukraine, classifying the actions of both countries as a dangerous move that can escalate the conflict.