A senior Russian official has dramatically escalated tensions with the West by publishing a detailed map exposing Britain's key military installations, in what experts are calling a calculated act of psychological warfare.
Nuclear Facilities Exposed
Dmitry Rogozin, the outspoken head of Russia's space agency and former deputy prime minister, shared the revealing map on his Telegram channel. The graphic clearly identifies crucial British defence sites including the nuclear submarine base at Faslane, the Clyde Naval Base, and multiple Royal Air Force stations across the country.
The timing appears deliberate, coming just days after Defence Secretary Grant Shapps declared that Britain had moved from a "post-war to a pre-war world" and must prepare for potential conflict with Russia.
Chilling Accompanying Message
Rogozin didn't merely share the map—he accompanied it with a stark warning directed at Western leaders. "So, dear 'friends' overseas, do you think that in the event of a real conflict you will have time to somehow hide from our retaliatory strike?" he wrote.
His message continued with even more ominous language: "We know everything and for a long time have had all your military infrastructure facilities at gunpoint. And your main 'players' are at gunpoint. Think about it, clowns."
Strategic Military Sites Revealed
- Faslane nuclear submarine base - home to Britain's Trident nuclear deterrent
- Clyde Naval Base - crucial Royal Navy installation
- Multiple RAF stations across the UK
- Key military command and control centres
Background of Provocation
This isn't Rogozin's first inflammatory statement targeting Western nations. The former deputy prime minister has built a reputation for making provocative comments throughout the ongoing conflict in Ukraine.
His latest action represents a significant escalation in rhetoric, directly threatening Britain's military infrastructure at a time when NATO officials have been warning about potential future conflicts with Russia.
Security analysts suggest the map publication serves multiple purposes: demonstrating Russian intelligence capabilities, testing Western responses, and attempting to intimidate UK policymakers ahead of crucial decisions about increased military support for Ukraine.
Growing Tensions with NATO
The incident comes amid heightened concerns across European capitals about Vladimir Putin's long-term intentions. Multiple NATO commanders have recently warned that member states need to prepare for potential confrontation with Russia within the next few years.
Britain's Ministry of Defence has yet to issue an official response to Rogozin's provocative map, but security sources indicate the move is being treated with utmost seriousness at the highest levels of government.
