 Ukraine sought to kill top Russian general, New York Times reports. US has allegedly sought to dissuade Ukraine from killing the head of the Russian general staff, Valery Gerasimov, New York Times reported on Saturday. In an investigative report on the war in Ukraine, New York Times claims that Washington had intelligence information about Gerasimovs related to the front line back in late April, but with health information from Ukrainians fearing the assassination plot against the Russian general. Gerasimov's killing could start the war between Russia and the United States. Nevertheless, Ukraine found out about Gerasimov's planned visit to the front line, prompting Washington to contact Ukrainian officials and ask them to call off the attack, only to find out that the attack had already taken place. The attack missed the target, but dozens of Russian soldiers were killed in it, New York Times said. It is unknown whether Gerasimov did indeed visit the front line in late April and whether such an attack took place. Russia has never reported Gerasimov's April visit to the front line. According to the Russian Defense Ministry, Gerasimov made such visit in July. There has been no official response from Russia or Ukraine about the claims made in New York Times. It should be noted that this was the second time New York Times was reporting a alleged assassination attempt against Gerasimov. The newspaper published an article back in early May on alleged Ukrainian attack against Gerasimov a week ago. Gerasimov survives the attack, in which 200 soldiers, including one general were killed, according to the newspaper.