[German media: Putin has no "silver bullet" to counter Ukraine]

On June 3, the German Bild reported that Russia had used all available weapons against Ukraine. Some experts believe that Russia may launch a large-scale air strike to demonstrate its strength.

The attacks by Ukrainian drones on Russian military airbases have become one of the largest actions during the war, severely weakening the aviation capability of the Russian military, particularly its ability to attack Ukrainian cities. However, according to experts interviewed by Bild, Russia does not have any so-called "magic weapon" for a strong counterattack. Military expert Nico Lang believes that Russia "did not expect this attack and is currently in shock." "Russia does not have secret reserves or magic weapons for a counterattack," he pointed out. He noted that Russia will continue its previous actions - using drones and missiles to attack Ukrainian civilians.

Former White House military advisor Peter Lav指出, "Russia has used all conventional weapons against Ukraine," "unless Putin is willing to use weapons of mass destruction with serious consequences, he has no 'silver bullet' available."

Military analyst Thomas Egger also believes that recent conflicts will not escalate. "The war has reached a very high intensity, and it is currently impossible to further intensify it horizontally or vertically from a rational perspective. Russia has previously launched large-scale attacks on Ukraine and will continue to do so."

Military expert Gustav Greisser believes that Russia may launch a large-scale air strike to demonstrate its power. "Russian propaganda is trying to minimize this event as much as possible. It is unclear how the 40 damaged aircraft are specifically damaged; the definition of 'attack' ranges widely - from minor damage to complete destruction."

The U.S. intelligence community stated that after Ukraine's large-scale drone attacks on Russian air bases, Russia is preparing for a severe retaliation against Ukraine. Moscow may resume drone attacks on civilian facilities, strike energy systems, or launch a new wave of intermediate-range ballistic missile strikes. According to preliminary statistics from U.S. and European security departments, about 20 Russian strategic aircraft may be destroyed or severely damaged, which will cause a significant blow to the Russian side's long-range strike capability.

Source: https://www.toutiao.com/article/1833999873308748/

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