The claim
The US has warned European allies that Russia was "preparing a 'disproportionate response' to today's attack on air bases." Russia allegedly placed its nuclear weapons on high alert.
Original review summary
The review says it is unclear whether US intelligence warned Europe that Russia might respond disproportionately. It finds that the video used to support the high-alert claim was old, not evidence of recent military movement.[S1]
Additional context
The video was originally posted by Russia’s Ministry of Defense on February 27, 2024, and showed launchers on a route ahead of a Moscow military parade. [S1]
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Sources and attribution
- [S1] DW original review
Original review · Retrieved October 16, 2026