War alert from the British Defense Minister: 'We have 1000 days left to prepare'

British Defense Minister Wes Streeting stated that his country should accelerate its war preparation process in the face of increasing security threats in Europe.

In his article for the British newspaper The Telegraph, Streeting stated that threats to the UK could increase significantly by 2030 and that his country and its NATO allies have approximately 1,000 days to complete their preparations.

Streeting emphasized that the most serious dangers of the 20th century have re-emerged with 21st century technologies.

Stating that the threats facing the UK are not limited to traditional warfare methods, Streeting stated that state-sponsored terrorism, sabotage and cyber attacks also threaten national security.

Streeting pointed out that the military capacities of enemy countries have strengthened and warned that they may be in a position to attack England by 2030.

The Minister of Defense stated that the government's priority is to prepare the country for a possible war and said:

“To avoid the worst-case scenario, we must prepare for it.”

Saying that Britain should increase its deterrence, Streeting argued that strengthening military capacity would force potential attackers to rethink before taking action.

DRAW ATTENTION TO RUSSIA'S HYBRID WAR ACTIVITIES

Expressing his concerns about Russia's activities in Europe, Streeting stated that security threats are no longer limited to military units crossing borders.

Stating that sabotage, cyber attacks and state-sponsored activities against critical infrastructures can disrupt daily life, Streeting said that the UK should be prepared against such threats.

In the news in the British press, allegations that Russia was carrying out intelligence activities around British submarine communication cables were also brought to the agenda.

CALL FROM THE GOVERNMENT TO CITIZENS TO 'STOCK IN'

Streeting's statements came after the "Be Ready" campaign launched by the British government.

Within the scope of the campaign, citizens were asked to keep durable food products, drinking water, blankets, flashlights, radios and basic necessities in their homes in case of possible emergencies.

The government aims to increase the resilience of society, especially against cyber attacks, extreme weather events and disruptions that may occur in critical infrastructures.

Official recommendations recommend that households be able to meet their own needs for at least three days against possible interruptions in basic services.

However, the British government states that the campaign is not based on specific attack intelligence, but aims to strengthen general emergency preparations.

The British government plans to increase military spending in order to strengthen its defense capacity in the face of increasing threats.

Streeting stated that he believes that his country will achieve its defense spending targets within the scope of NATO, and said that investments in military personnel, equipment and operational readiness areas are continuing.

The Defense Secretary emphasized that the UK must have the deterrent ability not only to prevent attacks, but also to have the capacity to fight if deterrence fails.

THE FORMER CHIEF OF GENERAL STAFF ALSO WARNED

General Sir Patrick Sanders, a former commander of the British army, also argued in his previous statements that the country should prepare for a possible conflict with Russia.

Sanders had called for Britain to invest in air defense systems and create infrastructures that can protect the civilian population.

Stating that the world has become as dangerous as it was during the Cold War, Sanders stated that not only the military capacity but also the resilience of the state and society against crises should be increased.