All 23 towns and cities in UK that have been named on Russia’s ‘target list’ amid World War 3 fears

A list of 23 UK towns and cities that Russia might target in a potential conflict has been released, raising fears about a possible escalation into World War 3.

The list was shared by Dmitry Rogozin, a former Russian deputy prime minister, amid ongoing tensions following Russia’s invasion of Ukraine and ongoing peace talks.

These locations are mostly linked to UK defence, including major suppliers of weapons and military equipment, making them likely targets for long-range strikes.

Rogozin’s map highlights that even living outside major cities may not ensure safety, especially near military bases.

The release coincided with former UK defence secretary Ben Wallace posting a map suggesting a strategy to make Crimea “uninhabitable” for Russia, advocating measures to limit Russia’s hold on the peninsula.

Rogozin responded to Wallace by sharing the UK target list, noting that it reveals true intentions and advising Russian oligarchs not to send their children to study in England due to the danger.

As a NATO member, the UK could be drawn into a direct conflict with Russia if it attacks another NATO country, making these targets particularly significant in the context of international security.

Towns and cities high on Russia’s target list:

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