Secret intel shows why US let Ukraine hit deeper into Russian territory

US intelligence reports show that letting Ukraine strike deeper into Russia didnt increase nuclear danger‚ despite Vladimir Putinʼs threats. Five high-level sources say the risk stays low even after Washingtonʼs recent policy shift

The decision came after months of back-and-forth debates in DC. Some worried about payback on US bases but others saw the fears as over-blown (specially after checking intelligence data from early-summer). A congressional insider explained: “ATACMs with 190-mile range didnt change Moscowʼs nuclear math“

Russia launched a new missile last week as a warning sign; however intel suggests theyʼll focus on non-nuclear responses. Moscow plans to boost its under-the-radar operations in Europe‚ with two senior officials pointing to possible sabotage against Western targets

The game-changer was Kim Jong Unʼs support for Moscow. Around 11k North-Korean troops joined Russian forces which made Washington re-think its stance. “Russia was making gains and we needed to respond“ said a senior official who spoke on condition that his name wont be used

Intel from 05/24 showed that 90% of Russian planes moved away from the border - out of range of short-range missiles. The assessment noted that while Putin often makes nuclear threats‚ Moscow sees it as last resort and prefers other ways to strike back: cyber-attacks and secret ops