UK 'ripe' for Russian sabotage after Kremlin drone airport attacks, experts warn

Experts warn Britain is "ripe" for Russian sabotage, urging immediate action to protect critical infrastructure following a surge in suspected Kremlin-linked drone attacks across Europe. Former Ukrainian drone warfare adviser Illya Sekirin said the West "underestimates" the threat, noting Russia is ramping up hybrid attacks and that Britain risks emboldening Putin by failing to protect key sites. Germany recently blamed Russia for an attempted drone attack at Leipzig/Halle Airport, which Moscow denied. Former Army intelligence officer Philip Ingram said Putin sees the UK as weak, predicting increased attacks. Defence sources report growing pressure on ministers to accelerate national resilience plans, with an information campaign brought forward to autumn.