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NATO commander outlines plan to counter a possible Russian attack

NATO commander outlines plan to counter a possible Russian attack

NATO’s top military commander in Europe, General Alexus Grynkewich, has outlined how the alliance could respond if Russia attacked one of its members.

He presented his “theory of victory” at a security conference in Warsaw.

The proposed approach includes using drones and ground robots on NATO’s eastern flank to slow an advance while limiting risks to troops.

Long-range missiles and aircraft would strike command posts, air defenses and reinforcements, including targets far behind the front lines.

NATO ground forces would then counterattack as Russian forces’ ability to fight was reduced.

The strategy is meant to deter an attack by showing that it would fail, but the speech described a plan for a possible conflict, not an attack underway.

NATO forces were also taking part in a command-post exercise called Steadfast Duel, which included simulating the defense of the alliance’s eastern flank.

What people are saying

If someone is foolish enough to attack us, we will fight. […] We will, ​in short, ensure any attack, against any ally, proves utterly futile.
Alexus GrynkewichNATO Supreme Allied Commander Europevia Meduza
Should the adversary choose to press the attack or commit his reserves, we will break the warfighting system engaged against us.
Alexus GrynkewichNATO Supreme Allied Commander Europevia Meduza
This includes not just the attacking force itself, but anything and everything that supports, sustains, and controls that force.
Alexus GrynkewichNATO Supreme Allied Commander Europevia Meduza

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