The Former Defence Minister Tobias Ellwood has warned the UK is at risk of a “grey zone attack” and urging Brits to stock up on essentials.
The much-respected former MP as issued the warning there could be “covert attacks” to undermine the UK’s infrastructure or even the economy.
Ellwood wrote for PoliticsHome, “What if your phone buzzed with a national emergency alert warning of a swarm drone attack en-route to your city – where would you go? How would you respond?
“These aren’t scenes from a dystopian thriller – they’re real-world scenarios we must now seriously consider.”
He added, “This isn’t speculation – Russia‘s ambassador to the UK recently acknowledged that sensors had been placed in British waters, after several devices washed ashore.
“The Royal Navy is responding, ramping up its ability to detect threats and developing its own unmanned underwater vehicles. But this fight doesn’t begin and end with the military.”
Brits are strongly being urged to stock up on medicines, non-perishable foods like tinned food which can be eaten hot or cold.
A working torch, wind up radio, candles cash at least 100 litres of water, food and water for any pets and a basic first aid kit.
The official UK government guidance reads, “Emergencies happen every day in the UK and across the world. They can be caused by severe weather or other natural hazards, by deliberate actions, or as a result of accidents or infrastructure failure.
“They can be events that happen quickly and are over in a few hours, or they can develop and continue over the course of several days, months, or sometimes even longer.
“Put together an emergency kit of items at home. This could include: Non-perishable food that doesn’t need cooking, such as ready-to-eat tinned meat, fruit or vegetables (and a tin opener).
“As with water, how much you need will vary based on your own circumstances. Don’t forget food for pets.
“Rather than buying all the items at once, you could just add to your emergency kit when you are able and build it up over time.”
