Putin: How dangerous his response to Ukrainian attacks against Russia can be

Vladimir Putin is facing the consequences of a barrage of Ukrainian attacks, while senior Kiev officials went to Washington to seek US support against Russia, as their country has shown its ability to continue to fight, carrying out this series of attacks by Kremlin claims on Ukrainian territory.

Sky News correspondent in Moscow notes that « it is not clear how great the attacks are from the attack. For Ukraine it is not only a strategic goal, but also a symbolic. This bridge was a night work for Putin and has become the visual symbol of the annexation of Crimea by Russia. « 

« For Ukraine, any blow to this bridge is considered a communication victory, » he adds. It was also preceded by the significant Ukrainian blow with drones within Russia (operation « Spider Web »). The operation was shortly before negotiations between Russia and Ukraine began. Kiev had a clear goal: to show Vladimir Putin that the continuation of the war would cost.

Could Russia unleash a « superpower »?

The latest loud Ukrainian attacks have caused fears of a possible escalation by Russia, using one of its so -called « superb » – a term that the Russian president introduced for the first time in March 2018, referring to a new category of nuclear or advanced military systems.

Following are the six Russian « overtime » that remain unused in the current war, but could redefine his course if they were developed.

Avangard: Ultrasonic slip vehicle

9M730 Burevestnik: Cruise Nuclear Rocket

3m22 Zircon: Stockjet Separabic Rocket

Russian soldiers load a rocket iskander

KH-47m2 Kinzhal: Ultrasonic Air Ballistic Rocket

Poseidon: Unmanned underwater drone with nuclear launching

RS-28 Sarmat: Huge weight Intercontinental ballistic rocket equipped with mirv

A Intercontinental Ballistic System Yars

These weapons are designed to bypass the missile defenses and carry nuclear beneficial loads over huge distances, making them extremely deadly and strategically significant.

What did Putin say in his recent speech

In the midst of growing tensions, Putin recently confirmed Russia’s sovereignty to worldwide weapons exports, stating that « Russia remains among the top five, leading countries in the world weapons market ».

He also stressed the need to prioritize cutting -edge weapons. « Along with traditional weapons, special attention should be paid to the many promising weapons required by our armed forces and which have export potential. These include robotic air, land, marine and underwater vehicles, laser systems and troops control systems that use artificial intelligence technologies, « Putin said.

Strategic TU-95 bombers with the ability to transfer nuclear

« Such equipment represents the future of the global weapons market. I am sure we have a significant development potential in all areas of military technical cooperation, « Putin said, noting that the economic and organizational decisions that have already been made have » proven their effectiveness « .

What follows?

As Kiev further expands its war effort on Russian territory and Moscow escalates its retaliation, the question is now whether Putin will respond with a strategic weapon that will change the data – a weapon that could signal a dangerous new chapter. With Russia’s most advanced weapons remaining unused and tensions rising sharply, the planet is closely monitoring developments.

A strategic bomber with nuclear capacity

Satellite images after the « Spider Web »

Meanwhile, satellite photos following the « Spider Web » operation show that many Russian bombers were destroyed or suffered serious damage, according to analysts cited by the Reuters agency.

Ukraine has targeted at least four air bases across Russia, using 117 drones launched by trucks near the targets. Many aircraft hit at least two locations, according to Reuters.

Pictures of Capella Space published by Reuters reveal the magnitude of the damage on several aircraft along the landing runway on a base in the Irkutsk area of ​​Siberia.

Planet Labs PBC (Left) & Capella Space/Handout Via Reuters

Capella Space/Handout Via Reuters

Satellite image shows Belagia Airport in Irkutsk before the Ukrainian Drones attack. Planet Labs PBC/Handout Via Reuters

Satellite image shows damage to aircraft at Bellaga Airport in Irkutsk. Capella Space/Handout Via Reuters

Ukraine’s Internal Security Service, SBU, took responsibility for the operation, entitled « Spider Web », announcing that a total of 41 Russian warplanes had been hit.

Ukraine President Volodimir Zelenski described the attack as excellent, which hit targets of up to 4,300 km from the front line of the war.

According to SBU, the damage caused by the business amounts to $ 7 billion.

Experts said the operation is not enough to prevent Russian bombers in Ukraine, but it is difficult, if not impossible, to replace the destroyed planes because some of them are no longer produced.

The attack is likely to force Russia to remodel its airline, according to researchers at the Institute of War Study (ISW).