If they were nuclear bombers, then an attack on nuclear deterrent infrastructure should really put the shits up the US (what if Russia mistook who was attacking?).
From another article (although maybe journalist is making shit up):
The attacks that went after the heart of Russia's strategic [bomber] capabilities and one arm of its nuclear deterrent should serve as a global wake-up call.
Also if they are part of Russia's strategic military assets, then wouldn't Russia wonder if the US was a secret puppetmaster?
From another article (although maybe journalist is making shit up):
Also if they are part of Russia's strategic military assets, then wouldn't Russia wonder if the US was a secret puppetmaster?