The plan is part of the so-called “Land Warfighting Concept,” developed under the leadership of US Major Andrew Pingrey. It aims to stop Russian forces, degrade their warfighting capability, and push an invasion force back toward Russia’s borders.
The first stage focuses on eliminating the Russian missile threat. Fighter jets, missiles, and drones would attack Russian missile systems. Special attention is given to Kaliningrad, Russia’s Baltic exclave, due to its concentration of air defense and missile systems.
Simultaneously, NATO plans an “autonomous zone” along its borders with Russia and Belarus. Drones and unmanned vehicles would be deployed there against advancing Russian troops without permanently stationing NATO soldiers. Should the advance continue, these systems would slow or halt the troops.
The third stage envisions strikes on targets inside Russia. Special forces could attack military and logistical infrastructure such as airfields, defense factories, bridges, and railway lines. NATO is also considering an “air bridge” to deliver drones and robotic systems by aircraft into Russia. The concept stresses that NATO does not intend to occupy or conquer Russia, but only to repel an invasion.
Source: www.kyivpost.com
