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NATO conducts maneuvers near Kaliningrad as Russia-Ukraine strikes intensify

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Posted Sep 12, 2026, 12:30 PM UTC · In the digest of 2026-09-12-1230
NATO conducts maneuvers near Kaliningrad as Russia-Ukraine strikes intensify
Photo: Investor.bg

NATO forces execute maneuvers near Kaliningrad as missile and drone strikes escalate between Russia and Ukraine, alongside reports of new Russian launch sites.

NATO forces led by the United States recently conducted unannounced military operations surrounding Russia’s Kaliningrad enclave. The defensive readiness exercises involved American and Norwegian fighter jets, reconnaissance aircraft, and Polish ground units.

Simultaneously, aerial bombardment escalated between Russia and Ukraine. Russian ballistic missiles hit Kyiv, killing at least two people and injuring six, following earlier strikes on a British American Tobacco facility. Ukraine launched retaliatory drone strikes against Russia's Saratov region, causing several casualties.

Meanwhile, media investigations reveal Russia has established ten covert launch facilities near NATO borders. These sites deploy long-range kamikaze drones capable of striking targets within Ukraine and alliance territory.

Sources: Investor.bg, Mediapool, Nova TV

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