Overview
- Dmitry Rogozin shared the map in May, framing it as a warning after Ben Wallace urged support for Ukraine’s long‑range capabilities and pressure on Crimea.
- The 23 named locations align with sites featured in the UK Government’s Defence Industrial Strategy 2025, highlighting how public data can be reused in threat messaging.
- Russian state-aligned presenter Vladimir Solovyov amplified the post with incendiary remarks, including a reference to the Poseidon underwater nuclear system.
- UK outlets on December 6 revisited the map and its list of defence-linked towns and companies, citing examples such as Glasgow, Belfast and HMNB Devonport.
- There has been no public response from UK defence officials, and reporting offers no evidence of operational targeting changes, with analysts stressing infrastructure vigilance.