In the ongoing conflict between Russia and Ukraine, tensions have reached a new high with Ukraine’s daring “Spiderweb” operation targeting Russian bombers. The operation, which took 18 months to plan, successfully destroyed at least 12 bombers and provided a much-needed morale boost for Ukrainians. However, many in the country are now bracing for Russia’s retaliation.
Russian President Vladimir Putin has promised to make Ukraine pay for the attack on its bombers, leading to fears of further escalations in the conflict. The recent drone and missile strike on Kyiv and other parts of the country was described by Russia’s Ministry of Defense as a response to Ukraine’s “terrorist acts.” While the attack was punishing, it was not significantly different from previous attacks that Ukraine has endured over the past three years.
Despite Putin’s threats of retaliation, questions have arisen about Russia’s ability to escalate the war further. The increased use of drones in attacks on Ukraine has strained Russia’s resources, with over 400 drones now being used in daily strikes. This raises the question of whether Putin has the capability to exact the retribution that his supporters are calling for, or if Russia’s response has already reached its peak.
As Ukrainians wait anxiously to see what comes next, the conflict between Russia and Ukraine remains a volatile and unpredictable situation. The success of Ukraine’s “Spiderweb” operation has shown that they are not afraid to retaliate against Russian aggression, but the true extent of Putin’s response is yet to be seen. Will he be able to make Ukraine pay for their attacks, or has he already exhausted his options? Only time will
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