Vladimir Putin’s chief spokesperson is urging Russia to retaliate against Britain following the use of UK-supplied Storm Shadow missiles to demolish a crucial Kremlin war facility. Russian state TV presenter Vladimir Solovyov made the statements after Vladimir Putin appeared ineffective following seven direct hits on a significant Silicon El microelectronics plant.
The plant, responsible for manufacturing components for nuclear weapons and various Russian missiles, was struck by British-made cruise missiles despite its distance of 75 miles from the Ukrainian border. Solovyov, a key figure in Putin’s propaganda, emphasized that the attack was executed using Storm Shadow missiles.
Highlighting the British involvement, Solovyov stated, “Everyone should be aware that this is part of the British agenda. We know who is orchestrating the Storm Shadow attacks – the British.”
The facility’s production includes advanced parts for multiple Russian missiles, such as Iskander ballistic missiles, air defense systems, and submarine-launched nuclear missiles. The recent Ukrainian strikes have targeted strategic assets deep within Russian territory, causing significant damage to Russia’s military infrastructure. Solovyov called for retaliatory strikes against Britain, questioning why the facility producing the missiles had not been eliminated.
As tensions escalated, Ukraine targeted an oil transshipment complex overnight, coinciding with Putin’s attempts to capitalize on rising oil prices due to the conflict in Iran. The Tikhoretskaya complex was hit by multiple explosions, engulfing it in flames, impacting critical oil supplies to shadow fleet tankers in the Black Sea.
Reports also indicated that Putin’s favored retreat of Sochi faced a relentless drone attack from Ukraine. In response, Russia launched strikes on Ukraine, resulting in additional civilian casualties, including the death of a 15-year-old girl in the Chernihiv region and injuries to her grieving parents. Furthermore, over 40 Ukrainian law enforcement officers were wounded in a Russian drone strike on the Shostka police station in the Sumy region, while civilians, including children aged 11 and 13, were injured in a Russian strike on the Zaporizhzhia region.