Russia's growing threat: NATO warned of potential attack
German General Carsten Breuer warns NATO of a potential attack by Russia within the next four years. In an interview with the BBC, he mentioned the Suwalki Gap, located along the border of Poland and Lithuania, as a critical area to monitor.
General Carsten Breuer, the head of German defence, warns NATO of a possible attack by Russia within the next four years. During his interview with the BBC, he emphasized that Russia poses a "very serious threat" to the Western defence bloc, unlike anything he has seen in his 40-year military career.
Rising threat from Russia
Breuer noted the significant increase in Russia's arsenal, including the production of 1,500 tanks annually and 4 million artillery shells in 2024. Not all these resources are going to Ukraine, indicating the possibility of their use against NATO. The Baltic states are especially vulnerable.
The Baltic States are really exposed to the Russians, right? And once you are there, you really feel this... in the talks we are having over there - said General Breuer in an interview with the BBC.
The general pointed to the so-called Suwalki Gap, a stretch of land connecting Lithuania and Poland, as an area particularly susceptible to Russian military activity. It was reported that the Estonians used an analogy, stating that they are somewhat close to a forest fire - they "feel the heat, see the flames and smell the smoke", while in Germany "you probably see a little bit of smoke over the horizon and not more."
NATO's collective defence
Breuer called on NATO countries to rebuild their armed forces after years of demilitarization. He stressed that it is necessary to increase defensive and deterrent capabilities. Despite tensions within NATO, Breuer noted that the alliance is now more unified than ever.
All of them understand the threat that is at the moment approaching NATO, all understand that we have to develop a direction of deterrence, into the direction of collective defence. This is clear to everyone. The urgency is seen - said the German military officer.
Drone attack on Russia
Meanwhile, Ukraine carried out one of its most daring attacks, using kamikaze drones to destroy equipment at two Russian military airfields. Operation "Spiderweb" led to the destruction of many aircraft, causing a stir in Russian military circles.
The Russian defence ministry called Ukraine's attack a "terrorist act." Ukraine claims to have destroyed over 40 Russian planes, including strategic bombers. The attack was dubbed Russia's "Pearl Harbor" by pro-Kremlin Telegram channels.
