Ukraine's Ex-General Advocates Strategic Bombing of Russia in Offensive

Former U.S. Army Europe commander, Lieutenant General Ben Hodges, has stated that Ukraine's ongoing counteroffensive operation includes a strategic bombing campaign using long-range drone strikes against Russian cities. Recent drone attacks have targeted multiple Russian regions, causing fires and damage to military aircraft. Hodges believes that these attacks, along with sabotage in Russian-controlled areas, put pressure on Russian military leadership and exploit weaknesses within the Russian armed forces. Both sides have suffered casualties, but corruption and internal disputes have further weakened the Russian military. Ukrainian troops are making gains in southeastern Ukraine, while attacks behind Russian lines are part of a broader Ukrainian strategy.