Russia targets US missile base in Europe, warns of nuclear strike
The Russians have altered their nuclear weapons usage doctrine. This change is a response to the permission granted to Ukraine to launch missiles from the USA onto the aggressor's territory. The list of potential targets includes, among others, the American missile defense base in Poland. "I would be surprised if it was not on the priority list", commented Gen. Polko in a conversation with "Fakt".
11:43 AM EST, November 21, 2024
Maria Zakharova, spokeswoman for the Russian Foreign Ministry, announced that the American missile defense base in Redzikowo, Poland, is a potential target for a nuclear attack from Russia. From the Kremlin's perspective, it poses a threat and undermines the current "strategic stability." Although its purpose is strictly defensive, the Russians consider it an element of the United States' power projection in the region. They describe the base's construction as a provocation.
The purpose of the base in Redzikowo is to counter ballistic missiles that may be launched by aggressor countries, primarily Iran. The completion of the base is one of the final steps in the longstanding American program called the European Phased Adaptive Approach. Its goal is to enhance the defensive capabilities of NATO countries in the face of missile threats.
The base in Redzikowo in Russia's sights. Polish General comments
General Roman Polko, former commander of the Polish "GROM" unit, discussed Zakharova's statements with "Fakt". In his view, this is another attempt to intimidate Western countries with nuclear escalation.
This information is now being used to spread fear. Also, today’s Russian attack with a ballistic missile (on Thursday, November 21, there was an explosion of an intercontinental missile in Dnipro) which is indeed intended for carrying nuclear warheads — these are all elements of Russia's strong campaign aimed at making the West afraid and forcing them to negotiate peace under the pressure of Russia’s power, rather than their own strength - Polko believes.
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The General points out that Russia's actions are aimed at making Europe stop supporting Ukraine out of fear. Polko adds that facilities like the base in Redzikowo have additional protection against various aggressive actions from adversaries. He mentions, among other things, layers of air defense.
Such facilities hold great significance and are targets. But precisely for the same reason, they are much better protected than others - Polko believes.
It's no wonder that such facilities are in Russia's sights. The Kremlin will do everything to weaken the opponent's potential — not only militarily but also economically. Therefore, Baltic ports are also under protection.
