The Pentagon's leaders warned that the aftermath of a Russian invasion of Ukraine would be horrific
The Pentagon's top officials warned Friday that a Russian invasion of Ukraine would result in a "horrific" aftermath.
Milley said that Russia's posture along Ukraine's border was unlike anything he has seen during his four-decade military career. Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff U.S. Army Gen. Mark Milley and Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin detailed the grim scenario as U.S. and NATO forces prepare for a potential Moscow attack on its ex-Soviet neighbor.
Milley said that Russia's posture along Ukraine's border was unlike anything he has seen during his four-decade military career. He said the Russians have deployed air forces, naval forces, special forces, cyber electronic warfare, command and control, logistics engineers and other capabilities along Ukraine's border.
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