💨 Abstract

Ukraine launched a successful drone attack, "Operation Spiderweb," destroying at least 40 Russian nuclear bombers, exposing a significant security breach for the Kremlin. Experts warn that Russian President Vladimir Putin might retaliate strongly to avoid appearing weak, potentially deploying nuclear weapons or using depleted uranium. Russia's 2024 nuclear doctrine does allow for such actions in certain scenarios, but experts doubt Putin will pursue this, as it could escalate tensions with key allies like China and India.

Courtesy: Luke Alsford