New York Times: Ukraine attack proves the ability to target all over Russia

A US Department of Defense official said in an interview with the New York Times that the recent Ukrainian attack reflects its ability to attack almost anywhere on Russian territory.

On the other hand, US and European security sources also said in Voice With the newspaper, they claimed: During the attacks, about 5 strategic Russian aircraft were either destroyed or severely damaged.

The sources also claimed that Russian casualties included two long-range bombers and 2 TU-22M bombs.

According to the report, US officials said that Kiev had not informed Washington before the Ukrainian security forces planned.

The New York Times also quoted US officials as saying that Washington expects Russia to launch a widespread revenge operation in response to the recent Ukrainian attack.