NATO maneuvers near Kaliningrad coincide with strikes across Ukraine and Russia

US-led NATO forces recently executed unannounced military maneuvers around Russia’s Kaliningrad enclave. The operations involved American and Norwegian fighter jets, AWACS reconnaissance aircraft, and Polish ground forces. NATO officials characterised the activity as routine defensive readiness measures.

The maneuvers occurred alongside renewed aerial attacks between Russia and Ukraine. Russian ballistic missiles hit Kyiv overnight, killing at least two people and injuring six, following earlier drone strikes on a British American Tobacco facility. Ukraine retaliated with drone attacks targeting Russia's Saratov region, causing several casualties.

Additionally, media reports indicate Moscow has established ten covert launch facilities near NATO borders. The sites deploy advanced long-range kamikaze drones capable of targeting Ukraine and alliance territory.

Sources: Investor.bg, Mediapool, Nova TV