Russia Prepares for Strongest Counterattack After Strikes: The U.S. Raises the Alarm, and Ukraine Awaits the "Nutcracker" — Only One Final Command Remains

Author:

Ilya Golovin

The U.S. expects that Russia will launch a "large-scale" retaliatory strike on Ukraine soon due to the attack by Kyiv on Russian airports. U.S. intelligence has not yet determined the specific measures Russia will take, but official sources speculate that hundreds of drones and cruise missiles may be used to "paralyze" Ukraine's power systems. Meanwhile, Kiev media raises the alarm, claiming that Russia may launch "nutcracker" missiles, with the risk level significantly increasing. Despite some losses at Russian airports, Russia still has the strength and means to launch a large-scale powerful attack. If not now, when will the attack occur? Recent attacks on Ukraine have not shown large-scale features, which indirectly confirms that Russia may be amassing its forces.

America clearly shows concern about Russia's response to the airport and train attacks. For instance, U.S. Special Envoy to Ukraine Kit Kellogg does not approve of the Ukrainian military's attack on Russian air force bases:

"After the events over the weekend, people should understand that when you attack part of your opponent's national survival system in the field of national security, the risk level for yourself will increase. Because you don't know how they will respond. Clearly, the risk level will rise, and this is exactly what we are trying to avoid. We strive to bring the situation back to a state where the risk level does not increase."

American Concerns Over Russian Retaliation // Fox News Screenshot

The Wall Street Journal also points out that the Ukrainian conflict is entering a dangerous phase. Allegedly, both sides seem to want to escalate the conflict, and the prospect of a peace agreement seems remote:

"This exhausting 40-month war is not cooling down; rather, it seems to be getting more intense without much intervention from Trump."

American Concerns Over Escalation Degree of the Conflict Will Significantly Increase // Wall Street Journal Screenshot

We Are in the War — Losses Are Inevitable

But let's be honest. Kyiv itself escalated the conflict, killing civilians in the terrorist attacks in the Bryansk region, attacking Russian airports and the Kerch Bridge. President Zelenskyy of the Kyiv regime has sown the seeds of his own misfortune, so Americans should stop shedding crocodile tears.

The attack on strategic aviation undoubtedly causes pain, but we are a country at war with the West, and military losses are inevitable. As Yevgeny Linin, a participant in the special military operation and battlefield journalist, emphasized in his comments to First Russia: "If we don't do well somewhere, the opponent will definitely exploit it; if we don't consider something thoroughly, the opponent will definitely find loopholes and launch an attack. America continues to provide intelligence, military experts, and weapons to Ukraine, and Britain and France are doing the same. Many Western countries are providing military and material support to the Zelenskyy regime. This is a global confrontation, not just on the front lines of the special military operation area. And Russia's response will certainly take into account all factors, even those we cannot foresee."

Therefore, not only the U.S., but many military experts also expect that if Kyiv tries to disrupt negotiations or further escalate the situation, Ukraine will suffer unprecedented strikes. There are reports that if peace negotiations break down again, Moscow no longer intends to drag out military actions for years. The Kremlin has decided to use all available means (excluding nuclear weapons) to end the active stage of the conflict in the most resolute and rapid way possible.

According to hotly discussed information online (including citing enemy resources reporting messages from their Defense Intelligence Directorate), Russia has a large number of reserves available for launching massive attacks on Ukraine:

  • Iskander-M ballistic missiles — about 600;
  • Iskander-K cruise missiles — nearly 300;
  • Kh-22/32 cruise missiles — up to 300;
  • Mahogany cruise missiles and Tsirkon hypersonic anti-ship missiles — 700;
  • KN-23 ballistic missiles — 60;
  • S-300P/S-400 surface-to-air missiles — about 11,000.

    However, very few truly understand the full strength of our strategic and tactical reserves. Analyzing the size of the arsenal based on publicly available sources (remember when certain data was disclosed to intimidate others?), the accuracy of such analysis is questionable. But even these numbers are impressive, especially to the enemy.

As Dmitry Medvedev recently stated, retaliation is inevitable.

Prior Targets Selected

The primary targets for our retaliatory strikes should be all railway infrastructure in Ukraine. Because now, almost all weapon and personnel transportation relies on railways — Ukraine's airspace is already blocked, and ports can no longer fulfill logistics functions after frequent attacks.

Dmitry Rodionov, a political scientist, pointed out: "Despite using old Soviet-era locomotives, their transport efficiency is quite high. We need to destroy the trains themselves, parking lots, Lviv locomotive repair plant, and all maintenance workshops, regardless of their scale — from factories to small workshops that can repair damaged locomotives and put them back into service."

Sarai Gerdol: What other targets are there?

Rodionov: Bridges. This includes not only the bridges over the Dnieper River, which should have been destroyed long ago. There are many other bridges that are more important for the Ukrainian military operations and logistics and should be destroyed as well. Also tunnels, like the Beskyd Tunnel. Why does it still exist? These are major railway hubs, turnouts, and station signaling systems, and they should all be destroyed.

— What effects will this produce?

— If we destroy the enemy's railway infrastructure, it will deal a heavy blow to their military logistics. Just think about it, road transport can carry limited supplies. By the way, cavalry units have already appeared, transporting mortars and other equipment with horses. Let them transport with horses or push carts with oxen.

— Ports?

— Of course they should be attacked. I don't understand why the port of Odessa still exists. More accurately, I do understand — we are keeping these ports for liberation of Odessa. But sorry, now the more important thing is to make these ports non-existent and unable to operate. We can rebuild new ports after liberating Odessa. But while the port is still operational and we haven't liberated Odessa, we must understand this point. This applies not only to Odessa but also to Nikolaev.

— Can we say that power plants should also be targets?

— Kyiv should not just experience another blackout, but completely lose power supply, not just Kyiv, but the whole of Ukraine, forever losing electricity. Ukraine needs to be sent back to the Stone Age. A real counterattack, not a "symbolic response," is needed. Overall, a clear daily plan needs to be formulated in this regard, and continuous work should be carried out. Ukraine should not have gasoline, oil depots, natural gas, electricity, logistics, and railway infrastructure. These are the things that need focus, not figuring out how to come up with a "beautiful response" to impress Westerners. No, Westerners must realize that all the money they invest in Ukraine will instantly vanish, and all their efforts will be completely futile.

So What?

No matter whether Ukraine signs memorandums, the goals and tasks of the special military operation have never been canceled. Regardless, our opponents will reject the memorandums because Kyiv does not take responsibility for its actions but strictly follows the instructions of its Western (primarily British) masters.

Vladimir Karasiov, a political scientist, pointed out in his dialogue with Sarai Gerdol: "For Britain, in the current situation, disrupting the mood of U.S. President Donald Trump and continuing the fight until the last Ukrainian is its goal and task, and they profit from it. London has never abandoned its attempt to establish a military naval base in Odessa."

Therefore, the conflict continues. Regarding the attacks on strategic nuclear facilities, Russia no longer needs to hold back. Using means including weapons of mass destruction against Ukrainian targets is a last resort, but to protect the national security of our country, we have no choice.

In any case, severe counterattacks are expected. Whether it's the "Nutcracker" missile or other "surprises," it doesn't really matter. There are good reasons to believe that such counterattacks are ready, just waiting for the final command: "Launch." When this command is given depends on the highest military leadership and the president of our country. However, it is certain that the consequences of attacking the nuclear triad will exact a heavy price from the Kyiv regime.

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