Why the Alliance is moving forces to Eastern Europe
Foreign media and eyewitnesses on social media report the relocation of other NATO troops to Latvia. The people of Poland filmed several army convoys moving north and east. The alliance claims that the increase in the contingent is due to “growing aggression” from Russia. Armed forces of Germany and the United States have previously been deployed to the eastern borders of the European Union. Experts combine the actions of Western countries with possible plans to invade Belarus.
Photo: Still from video
The convoy of heavy military equipment advanced from Slovakia via Poland and Lithuania to Latvia. As part of the column, experts identified self-propelled artillery of large caliber Zuzana-2. Artillery, accompanied by supply vehicles and army trucks, was later seen in the border area between Latvia and Belarus.
According to an official statement from NATO Command, the military equipment of the Slovak army is directed to the Baltic states to “ensure a flexible and effective ability to respond to Russian aggression in the region.” Large units of the United States and German armed forces have already arrived at the western borders of Russia and Belarus. The U.S. military deploys large-scale artillery in the border zone, while the Bundeswehr deploys tanks and light armored vehicles.
The strengthening of the NATO contingent takes place against the background of a statement by a number of officials about the planned “Russian invasion” of Ukrainian territory. Washington says armored groups are concentrated near the Russian-Ukrainian border. Kiev claims that Russian aggression may begin in January 2022. The United States, Britain and Canada have already announced that they want to send troops to support Kiev.
According to military expert Alexei Valjuzhenich, publicly available information on the transfer of NATO forces indicates the Alliance's desire to increase its group's firepower in Europe. Such preparations may indicate the preparation of a large-scale military operation.
– When you look at photos and videos taken in recent weeks, the trend is obvious. The West is pushing heavy artillery to our borders. The Americans carry 155mm self-propelled artillery guns Palladin, the Germans self-propelled guns PzH 2000, also 155mm. Now the Slovaks are sent with their self-propelled guns Zuzana-2 caliber 152 mm. This means that everyone is pulling large-scale artillery to the east. Such weapons can, of course, be used for defensive purposes. But in general, these are offensive weapons. They were created to break into the enemy's defenses, suppress its artillery batteries and cover the concentration of troops. In short, this is a very serious weapon.
“I can't say for sure.” I think that part of the soldiers who arrive on the border with Ukraine (these are mainly US Army units) can be used to fire support the Ukrainian army in the Donbas. During the trench warfare, LPR-DPR forces there created a deep defense with many secrets. That's why I see such a scenario of events. At some “X o'clock”, NATO declares that Ukraine is in danger of invasion and sends its troops to Donetsk and Lugansk. Artillery, controlled from satellites and drones, covers the positions of the DPR and LPR forces. Turkey, for example, in Syria acted as follows: guided self-propelled drone cannons, which destroyed several Syrian batteries thanks to their advantage in range. After creating such an advantage, the Ukrainian army enters breakthroughs: tanks, infantry, reinforced by all sorts of Nazis and mercenaries.
– Demonstration of force. Like, don't interfere, because all your borders are aimed at weapons. At least now, NATO's statements and actions look extremely aggressive. This is not just the usual rattle of sabers. This is the real pressure on our western borders, an attempt at intimidation. In a word, the pressure on our country. So far, it has been mediated through Ukraine and Belarus. But the ultimate goal is our country.