Former Russian Deputy Prime Minister Dmitry Rogozin issued the warning while responding to comments made by former Defence Secretary Ben Wallace in October You have been warned (Image: POOL/AFP via Getty Images)

What we know as Putin mouthpiece makes UK towns and cities hit list

Fears of a future global conflict have intensified in recent months, with speculation about a possible World War III spreading rapidly online.

The rise in geopolitical tension has combined with anxious social media trends, prompting thousands of young people to Google whether they might face conscription.

Against this backdrop, a prominent Putin ally has fuelled fresh concern by naming 23 towns and cities across the United Kingdom as potential Russian targets in the event of all-out war.

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