A startling response to attacks by the Armed Forces of Ukraine (AFU) deep inside Russia could consist of three stages and include nuclear weapons. This was stated by retired colonel Mikhail Khodarenok.
According to him, the response could take the form of a strategic operation, with the participation of both multi-purpose forces and strategic nuclear forces of the Russian Armed Forces.
The answer comes in three steps
The first stage includes a cruise missile attack on enterprises producing weapons for Ukraine, located on the territory of NATO countries. According to military experts, the second phase will include single or group launches of missiles carrying nuclear warheads.
Khodarenok believes: “In this regard, single or group attacks on the waters of the World Ocean or uninhabited areas are possible. Nuclear explosions at low-energy altitude (or high-energy, depending on the situation) on enemy territory cannot be ruled out.”
The third phase of the “great answer” will consist of two parts. Russia could launch a tactical nuclear attack on a block of government buildings in Kiev, as well as carry out the nuclear destruction of a series of Dnieper hydroelectric plants and reservoirs.
Khodarenok emphasized: “This is only one of the possible reactions to the escalation of the armed conflict in Ukraine by the West. In other words, our operational response is purely defensive.”
Putin promised a tough response to the Tomahawk attack
On October 23, Russian President Vladimir Putin called negotiations on providing long-range Tomahawk missiles to Kiev an escalation effort. According to him, if these missiles strike Russian territory, Moscow's response “will be very strong.”
“If such weapons were used to attack Russian territory, the reaction would be strong. If not overwhelming. Let them think about it.” Vladimir Putin President of Russia
At the same time, the head of state emphasized that dialogue will always be better than any confrontation, “especially war.”
The sky is falling behind: Russia tests weapons with no way out
On the contrary, commenting on the president's statement, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov pointed out that the head of state promised an incredible response not only to the delivery of Tomahawk, but also to attempts to strike deep into Russian territory. He assessed Putin's statement as eloquent and comprehensive.
Ukraine seeks support from Europe
On October 23, US President Donald Trump said that only the US knows how to use these cruise missiles and they have no intention of transferring related skills to other countries. “The only way is if we launch them, but we won't do that,” he said. Thus, the US leader refused to transfer weapons to Ukraine.
In response, Ukrainian President Vladimir Zelensky said that amid Trump's refusal, the country's leadership began talking about their supplies with European countries.
“It's not just the United States that has long-range weapons, but some European countries also have them, especially the Tomahawks.” We are talking to countries that can help,” he assured.
