Ukraine’s shock drone strike on Russia’s strategic bomber fleet this week has generals and analysts taking a new look at threats to high-value United States aircraft at bases in the homeland and abroad – and the situation is worrisome.

Russia hit Ukraine with a barrage of missiles and drones days after Kyiv's planned drone attack in Russian territory. The attack comes a day after President Trump voiced frustration on the stalled peace talks between the countries.

Multiple explosions were heard in the capital, Kyiv, where falling debris sparked fires across several districts as air defense systems attempted to intercept incoming targets.

President Donald Trump said it might be better to let Ukraine and Russia “fight for a while” before pulling them apart and pursuing peace. In an Oval Office meeting Thursday with German Chancellor Friedrich Merz,

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During a visit by the German leader, President Trump essentially threw up his hands, saying that there was nothing the United States could do right now to end the war.