Putin forces launch biggest Russian attack this year - as Kremlin threatens UK

Putin forces launch biggest Russian attack this year - as Kremlin threatens UKPutin orders the biggest attack on Ukraine of the year, setting cities ablaze, as his mouthpiece follows up with a direct and chilling threat to Britain for supporting the war effortNewsChris Hughes Defence and Security Editor11:49, 16 Apr 2026View 5 ImagesRussian strike leaves Dnipro building on fire(Image: Dnipropetrovsk Regional Military Administration/AFP via Getty Images)Kremlin war chiefs have followed up its biggest onslaught on Ukraine with a direct threat to the UK aimed at Britain's support for Kyiv's war effort.‌Last night it hit Ukraine with the biggest missile attack this year, killing at least 16. And Russian defence chiefs then named the locations of facilities they claim make war-fighting equipment for Kyiv’s troops.‌They refer to them as “targets” and published a warning that Ukraine is “increasingly drawing these countries into war with Russia.” Overnight Russia l aunched a staggering 31 missiles and 636 drones into Ukraine, smashing Kyiv, Dnipro, Odesa and Kharkiv, leaving at least 100 injured. The attacks included ballistic missiles and drones, setting off uncontrollable blazes throughout the country and causing widespread damage.‌View 5 ImagesFireball in Kyiv after Russian strikes(Image: AFP via Getty Images)READ MORE: Robot wars come to Ukraine as unmanned vehicles take enemy position for first timeREAD MORE: UK foiled Russia submarines threats on undersea internet and energy cablesVladimir Putin ’s defence ministry today published four locations of UK facilities it alleges are producing military equipment for the Ukrainian armed forces to target Russian territory. It is just days since the UK declared it would supply Ukraine with 120,000 drones to help defend against Russian attack.‌Others "targets" are in multiple European countries. Senior Kremlin official and former Russian president Dmitry Medvedev cautioned Western leaders that the threat sho...