That happened AFTER his statement. Egg on face. He looks foolish now.
And us ordinary folks aren't stupid.
I bet he feels like a dope right about now. But if he is like most liberals he will probably double down the stupidity.
Step 1) Tell the Obama Administration that they have only dumb bombs to drop, so that some collateral damage may be unavoidable.
Step 2) Wait the the Obama Administration to announce to the world how unsophisticated the Russian military is these days.
Step 3) Announce Russian success with sophisticated laser guided munitions.
Step 4) Enjoy embarrassment of the Obama Administration which seems to lack military intelligence.