Because cyberwarfare is a threat to national security, plans are in place to deal with it for the first time.
Last year, when ministers formally classified Russia as a national security threat for the first time, MI5 chief Ken McCallum reported that the number of state treats under investigation had nearly doubled.
What would happen to British citizens if Russia conquered the UK?
According to the previous War Book plan, Britain would be split up into twelve zones, each of which
would have a head constable, senior military officers, cabinet ministers, and judges with particular authority.
The nation’s most valuable artwork would then be sent to Scotland for safekeeping, food and building supplies would be stocked and rationed, and the BBC would be in charge of airing PSAs about how to shelter from missiles.
Although ministers and service leaders have not yet decided on the precise figure, Prime Minister Keir Starmer has said that the
UK would begin allocating 2.5 percent of its GDP on defense in 2027.AFP/HENRY NICHOLLS via Getty Images is the featured image.
