In a shocking turn, Ukraine launched a drone attack on five airbases deep inside Russia—hitting some targets as far as 4,000 kilometers away. The result? Dozens of Russian long-range, nuclear-capable bombers were destroyed.
Now, a leading US defence journalist is sounding the alarm: “This could happen in the US tomorrow.”
Why This Should Worry You
Veteran defence expert Tyler Rogoway, Editor-in-Chief of The War Zone, says this isn’t just Russia’s problem. He believes this attack shows a global vulnerability—including in the US. His warning? American bombers sitting on exposed runways are easy prey for even basic drone tech.
In his own words:
“Our most prized aircraft are sitting ducks.”
Rogoway has been ringing this bell for over a decade. But now, he says, the “fantasy scenario” just became real life.
America’s Airbases: Wide Open, Not War-Ready
Unlike China, which built 400 hardened aircraft shelters in recent years, the US built just 22. That’s not a typo.
In a 2023 wargame by the Center for Strategic and International Studies, simulations showed the US could lose most of its aircraft on the ground in a potential conflict with China over Taiwan—not in the skies, but parked.
That’s not just a tactical oversight. It’s a national security blindspot.
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It’s Not Just Bombers—It’s Our Blind Spots
Rogoway also pointed out another uncomfortable truth: the mysterious UFO sightings over US bases?
They’re probably not aliens.
More likely, they’re spy drones from foreign adversaries—testing our defences, mapping our weak spots.
In a 2021 article, he wrote that low-end unmanned drones may already be gathering top-tier intel on America’s warfighting capabilities.
Let that sink in: While we debated aliens, the drones were taking notes.
Why This Attack Changes Everything
This Ukrainian drone attack wasn’t just military damage—it was a strategic shockwave.
Ukraine didn’t just destroy planes. It hit the heart of Russia’s nuclear deterrent—the same planes that could carry nukes in a war.
If that can happen in Russia—known for heavy defences—it can happen anywhere.
Bottom Line: Wake Up, America
This wasn’t science fiction. It wasn’t a fluke. It was a reality check.
And Tyler Rogoway’s message is clear:
We can’t keep pretending this can’t happen to us.
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