The 23 UK towns and cities on Russia ‘strike list’ map revealed - includes two in the Midlands
The full list of alleged Russia targets includes Derby, Barrow-in-Furness and Telford
A map highlighting UK 'targets' that Vladimir Putin could potentially take aim at, has been shared by a high-ranking Russian official.
23 places across the UK including Derby and Telford are on the list.
Dmitry Rogozin is former deputy prime minister who took charge of Russia’s defence industry for seven years.
It is thought the ominous warning has come about due to the UK's continued support of Ukraine throughout Putin's illegal invasion.
Rogozin revealed a list of various sites that could end up on the receiving end of Russian missiles.
The locations, which are a combination of industrial and military hubs across the country, were directly lifted from the UK government’s 'Defence Industrial Strategy 2025' paper.
Numerous places on the list are home to suppliers of weapons and other military equipment.
War veteran Rogozin who continues to be part of Putin’s inner circle is also a senator of the Russian Federation.
He shared the map following comments made by Britain's former defence secretary, Ben Wallace.
Wallace urged the West to 'make Crimea uninhabitable and unviable from a Russian point of view', as he said in October: "Ukraine does not need to invade the peninsula (which I concede would be incredibly difficult if not impossible), but they should choke it to death."
Following Wallace's comments, Rogozin responded by sharing the map which highlights potential targets in the UK in the event of World War 3, alongside a scathing message.
He said: "Former British Defence Minister Ben Wallace on what Kyiv and its NATO allies should do to end the military actions: 'We must help Ukraine acquire long-range capabilities to make Crimea uninhabitable. We need to strangle Crimea'.
"What a sober minister has in mind, a former one has on his tongue. However, it is even good that they reveal their true intentions.
"It is useful to read this for those of us who still consider peace with imperialist aggressors possible.
"And my advice to our [Russian] oligarchs: do not send your children to study in England! It is deadly dangerous."
Another Putin ally, Kremlin TV host Vladimir Solovyov shared his thoughts too. He said: "Dmitry Rogozin today posted a reminder of targets in Britain that could be destroyed first," he added. "The idiots will get what’s coming to them."
Solovyov then went on to threaten to unleash Russia’s Poseidon Nuclear Drone, saying Britain could simply 'not exist' overnight.
Here is the full list of alleged Russia targets
Glasgow – BAE Systems, Rolls-Royce, Thales
Belfast – Harland & Wolff, Spirit Aerosystems, Thales
Fivemiletown – Cooneen Defence
Barrow-in-Furness – BAE Systems
Bolton – MBDA
Telford – RBSL
Aberporth – QinetiQ, Tekever
Merthyr Tydfil – General Dynamics
Glascoed – BAE Systems
Bristol – Airbus, BAE Systems, GKN Aerospace, Leonardo, MBDA, QinetiQ, Rolls-Royce
HMNB Devonport – Babcock
Yeovil – Leonardo
Aldermaston – AWE
London – Helsing, Palantir
Stevenage – Airbus, MBDA
Ampthill – Lockheed Martin
Derby – Rolls-Royce
Sheffield – Sheffield Forgemasters
Warton & Samlesbury – BAE Systems
Newton Aycliffe – Octric Semiconductors
Tyne & Wear – BAE Systems, Leonardo
Edinburgh – Leonardo
Rosyth – Babcock, QinetiQ