NATO maneuvers near Kaliningrad coincide with reported Russian drone bases and Black Sea ship strikes
NATO forces conducted drills near Kaliningrad as reports revealed covert Russian drone bases near allied borders and fresh strikes on Black Sea cargo ships.
US-led NATO forces recently conducted maneuvers near the Russian exclave of Kaliningrad, deploying American and Norwegian fighter jets, AWACS surveillance aircraft, and Polish ground units. Responding to inquiries regarding the activity, NATO stated that it remains a defensive alliance that must continuously improve its capabilities.
Meanwhile, an investigation revealed that Russia has established ten secret launch sites near NATO borders equipped for long-range kamikaze drones. Currently used in attacks on Ukraine, these facilities are reportedly capable of striking deeper into European territory.
Simultaneously, maritime risks escalated as Russia’s Defence Ministry confirmed strikes against three cargo vessels in the Black Sea, reflecting intensified attacks on commercial shipping by both Moscow and Kyiv.
Sources: Investor.bg, Mediapool, Nova TV
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