The UK government will brief defence companies and critical infrastructure operators on threats from Russia, citing concerns about sabotage and cyberattacks. Security Minister Dan Jarvis will meet national infrastructure industry groups, and Armed Forces Minister Louise Sandher-Jones will confer with defence firms. The Cabinet Office warned that Russia poses an "enduring and significant" threat. The announcements follow Poland's assessment that a Starlink station fire was sabotage, though no direct blame has been assigned.
UK Ministers to Brief Defence Firms and Critical Infrastructure on Russian Threats
FILE PHOTO: Minister of State for Security Dan Jarvis delivers welcoming remarks during the first National Day for Victims and Survivors of Terrorism memorial event at Lancaster House on August 21, 2026 in London, England. Carl Court/Pool via REUTERS/File Photo
LONDON, Sept 25 (Reuters) - The UK government said on Friday that ministers will brief defence contractors and operators of critical national infrastructure about the threat posed by Russia amid growing concerns about possible sabotage and cyberattacks.
Security Minister Dan Jarvis is scheduled to meet industry groups representing national infrastructure providers, while Armed Forces Minister Louise Sandher-Jones will hold talks with bodies representing defence firms to discuss preparedness and risk mitigation.
"Russia poses an enduring and significant threat to the UK and its interests around the world," the Cabinet Office said.
The move follows heightened alarm across Europe about targeted disruptions to infrastructure. Mayor Andy Burnham this week accused Russia of having "used every means at their disposal to spread lies and disinformation," a charge Moscow said was "stoking anti-Russian sentiment."
Poland this week described a fire at a Starlink station as an act of sabotage intended to disrupt internet services used by Ukraine's military, though Warsaw stopped short of directly blaming Russia.
Reporting by Sam Tobin; editing by William James.
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