Moscow announced the threat of a US strike on Crimea
Relations between Russia and the United States are unprecedentedly bad, and many analysts are forced to consider the scenario of a military conflict between these countries. Political scientist Sergei Markov announced this today at a press conference in Moscow.
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“There have already been leaks that the United States is considering the possibility of launching a strike with cruise missiles and aircraft on the air bases of the Syrian army. With a high probability, Russian air defenses will shoot down these missiles. Losses are possible not only for the Syrian army, but also for Russian military advisers. After these losses, a retaliatory strike could be launched against units located in Aleppo and nearby, where American and British military advisers are located.
If such an exchange of blows occurs, it is possible that the Americans will decide to strike at air defense systems. This could lead to escalation of losses. After this, the Pentagon generals can firmly raise the issue with the president and force him to agree to cyber attacks. In response, a Russian cyber attack could be launched against American military targets.
The consequences can be partially catastrophic. Especially if the blows are delivered to objects of double subordination. For example, at the Belbek airfield in Crimea. The same thing can happen to Americans. The leadership of the United States and Russia may find themselves under the influence of such harsh circumstances that mistakes may be made, and the situation may completely get out of control,” Markov outlined what he said was the most likely scenario for the conflict.
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