In the Mediterranean Sea, the likelihood of a direct collision between Russia and the United States is growing

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Against the backdrop of "Putin's ultimatum" and the obvious preparations for a war between Russia and Ukraine, the likelihood of our direct clash with the Americans has significantly increased. However, most likely, this may not happen in the Crimea or Kaliningrad, as is commonly believed, but in the Eastern Mediterranean. In any case, all the latest actions of Washington and Moscow speak of this. What are the real possibilities of the RF Ministry of Defense in such a remote theater of operations?

First of all, it is necessary to try to imagine what could be a real and sufficiently weighty reason for a direct armed clash between the two militarily strongest countries.



The general background for it is the negotiations on the further configuration of the world security system, the question of the need for which was finally raised point-blank by Russian President Vladimir Putin in his ultimatum. At the same time, there is a great temptation to determine the results of the “proxy” war on the territory of a third country, Ukraine. The United States will not directly participate in this, but there is a non-zero chance that they may need to intervene if the Russian “proxies” in the form of the LDNR militia develop too much success and call into question Washington’s control over Kiev. This is where the "hegemon" may need to enter the game as a "moderator", inflicting missile and air strikes on the victorious forces of the "people's republics" and the Russian military experts supporting them on vacation. But the steppes of Ukraine are not your Syrian Hisham, and you won’t be able to hide this, because the Kremlin will have to answer so as not to lose face.

The question is where and how this can happen so that the armed conflict between the two leading nuclear powers remains local and does not turn into a global one. The best place for this is the remote theater of operations, namely, the Eastern Mediterranean.

US Sixth Fleet


The Sixth Fleet of the US Navy is responsible for the Mediterranean Sea at the "hegemon". Its peculiarity is that it does not have a permanent composition, and its operational groups increase or decrease as needed. The flagship is the command ship Mount Whitney, a frequent intruder in the Black Sea.

So, in connection with the apparent build-up of the Russian grouping near the Ukrainian borders, the head of the Pentagon, Lloyd Austin, at the end of December 2021, decided to leave the aircraft carrier Harry Truman in the Mediterranean Sea. The AUG, including the Truman, includes five ships carrying guided missile weapons. An American carrier strike force is currently stationed in the Ionian Sea between Italy and Greece. In addition, a few days ago it became known that the nuclear submarine of the US Navy "Georgia" entered the Mediterranean Sea. This is an Ohio-class nuclear submarine converted from a strategic SSBN with 24 Trident-2 ICBMs into a carrier of Tomahawk cruise missiles, of which there can be up to 154 pieces on board.

What can American ships and submarines do from the Mediterranean? A lot of. From there, "Tomahawks" can strike, for example, at the positions of the militia, which has launched a counteroffensive on Ukrainian territory. Carrier-based fighters and attack aircraft from Harry Truman can be relocated to airfields in Romania or in the same Square and launch air strikes from there. At the same time, obviously, the risk of excesses increases sharply, as a result of which Russian military personnel may also die, which will somehow have to be responded to. But how?

The answer of the Ministry of Defense of the Russian Federation


What is on the mind of the Russian General Staff, we do not know, but let's put together everything that is known at the moment.

At first, at the end of 2021, the media reported that one of several terribly scarce AWACS A-50 aircraft was deployed to Syria. They are essential for conducting reconnaissance and issuing operational data for target designation of our anti-aircraft, cruise and anti-ship missiles.

Secondly, a combined detachment of 6 large landing ships of the Baltic and Northern fleets of the Russian Federation is currently moving from the Baltic and the Barents Sea to the Mediterranean. Previously we have guessed over what may be in the holds of large landing ships sitting low in the water. We named Syria as one of the most realistic destinations. We will not be surprised if it turns out that the ships will bring to the SAR additional Bastion coastal anti-ship systems, anti-aircraft missile systems, as well as the Iskander-M OTRK to enhance the combat stability and strike capabilities of the Russian military group in front of a strong enemy. After the BDK can proceed further to the Black Sea to be ready to take on board the marines.

Thirdly, attention is drawn to the long-range transition carried out by the flagship of the Pacific Fleet of the Russian Federation, the Varyag missile cruiser and the accompanying BOD Admiral Tributs to the Mediterranean Sea. First, Russian ships took part in the Sea Security Belt naval exercises jointly with the fleets of China and Iran, held in the Gulf of Oman. From there, the cruiser and BOD moved to the Mediterranean Sea.

The guards missile cruiser "Varyag" is objectively one of the most powerful surface ships in the Russian Navy, right after both "Orlans". Project 1164 "Atlant" from the very beginning was positioned as a "killer of aircraft carriers", the next one. But, unlike the hypersonic weapons that have not yet been brought to mind, the Varyag has every right to do so thanks to the Vulkan anti-ship missiles.

The P-1000 is a further development of the P-500 "Basalt". It is a powerful anti-ship missile with a range of 700 to 1000 kilometers. Most of the distance it flies at high altitude, and then drops to ultra-low altitudes, hiding from radar. The warhead can be conventional or nuclear. There are 16 such missiles on board the Varyag. The cruiser itself, still Soviet-built, completed modernization in 2020 and, during the Ocean Shield-2020 exercises, successfully hit a target with a Vulcan at a distance of 450 kilometers. The Atlanta anti-aircraft armament is represented by the sea-based S-300F Fort air defense system.

Provided that base aviation is covered from the Khmeimim base, the Varyag cruiser can pose a very real threat even to the AUG headed by Harry Truman, since the Mediterranean Sea is just a "puddle", albeit larger than the Black Sea . The Americans will no longer have the opportunity to use carrier-based aviation as a “far hand”, being at a safe distance from the ships of the Russian Navy. BOD "Admiral Tributs" will strengthen the potential of our Mediterranean squadron to detect "Georgia" and other submarines.
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  1. +1
    24 January 2022 13: 56
    Some kind of horror. While the cauldron will be warmed up for porridge, Xi, what will he do?
    1. -5
      24 January 2022 14: 16
      Create Novokitay in the Far East. Not a single Russian military man was left there, everyone was driven to the west.
      1. -13
        24 January 2022 15: 02
        Create Novokitay in the Far East. Not a single Russian military man was left there, everyone was driven to the west.

        - Absolutely reasonable.
        - But first, the Chinese will also create "Novokazakhstan" ...
        - Kazakhstan now - as if in "waiting" ... - The Nazarbayev clan hid for a while ... - And the "pro-American" Tokayev, most likely, will not stay in the presidency for a long time ... - And Russia in Kazakhstan - if not yet "persona non grata"; then to this - all the same, things are going ... - So for China now in Kazakhstan - complete expanse ...
        - My plus to you ...
        1. -13
          24 January 2022 16: 02
          Plus. Here is how evil the reduction of the 2008-2012 Sun is played out.
      2. -13
        24 January 2022 16: 01
        My plus. Weighted article and commentary.
        1. -11
          24 January 2022 17: 10
          - My pluses to you, Mr. gunnerminer (gunnerminer) ....
          - I was here on the "New Year holidays" - they "banned" for a whole month ...
          - Alas... - And how many events!!!
          1. -12
            24 January 2022 19: 12
            Thank you! He was also banned. Events are growing. Like in 1939 or at the end of July 2008. Also evacuation of embassies, also the Olympics in Beijing. And then Mishiko broke loose. Brussels, to Washington, to London, to Berlin .... Such guys died. The color of Russia. Young, healthy paratroopers .....
            1. -11
              24 January 2022 19: 16
              Such guys died. The color of Russia. Young, healthy paratroopers .....

              - Yes, it's a pity ... - - But it seems that everything is repeated ... - Alas ..
              - My plus ...
              1. -11
                24 January 2022 19: 18
                Yes. When conclusions are not made, or erroneous conclusions are made, the history of losses repeats itself.
          2. +12
            24 January 2022 20: 30
            Quote: gorenina91
            - My pluses to you, Mr. gunnerminer (gunnerminer) ....

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      3. +4
        24 January 2022 21: 38
        Strange, of course, you have, let's say, assumptions ... LDNR is not Syria, there are already almost a million Russian citizens! Do you really understand the difference? And the Black Sea theater is extremely inconvenient for the US / NATO. And to wait for them in the Black Sea is therefore too presumptuous. The Mediterranean Sea is, of course, much more interesting for NATO, but also not the best place for serious showdowns! But you can make a projection or strike from the Mediterranean, the distance ... And most importantly, the answer is all the same - it will fly! Yes, and this is a direct confrontation with Russia, which means there is no point in limiting it to us - this is already a direct war, and there our actions are different, playing the game - "we play here, we don’t play here, but here we wrapped herring" will not work! Do not make assumptions that break the whole paradigm of the conflict!
        1. -5
          25 January 2022 00: 10
          The pinnacle of operational naval thought. Theater of war is a theater of military operations among the land. If it’s about the sea, then it’s a naval theater. You communicate a lot with generals, not admirals. , fly, assumptions (a beautiful word). laughing
          1. +1
            25 January 2022 02: 53
            In your place, it would be better to be silent than to write nonsense:

            The theater of operations includes the land, territorial waters and airspace of the belligerent states and alliances of states, and may also include neutral waters and the airspace above them. At the same time, from the point of view of international law, the territory of neutral states and outer space can both be part of the theaters of military operations, and be excluded from it...

            And, unfortunately, when I served in the Navy, I did not communicate with admirals, alas, only with the general, one, my uncle;))

            You already wrote here about the "connection between the KVO and brisance" :-))) Maybe it's enough to act as a jester and break a comedy? It’s a strange feeling when you use some abbreviations and terms, but you don’t understand their meaning - are you a humanitarian chtol in the service of Ukrainians?
        2. +1
          25 January 2022 08: 10
          Strange, of course, you have, let's say, assumptions ... LDNR is not Syria, there are already almost a million Russian citizens! Do you really understand the difference?

          Re-read. I wrote about possible strikes if the militia, during the counteroffensive, goes beyond the borders of the LDNR to Ukrainian territory. Do you need to ask permission for this too?
          1. -1
            25 January 2022 15: 29
            LDNR is now Ukraine, moreover, they have a long time to attack their own regions of Luhansk and Donetsk! All this is an internal conflict, no matter how you spin it in the press!
            It is one thing "Ihtamnets-volunteers", as a rule, with a Cossack bias, subregular units, in fact, the local population, even if it came from Russia (I know several people who went there, they are all from those places, all there with family ties with LDNR) and on the other hand - "wild geese" and half-witted people, and bandits with criminals of various stripes from volunteer battalions, along with regulars from the Armed Forces of Ukraine and NATO curators - this is one format, and quite another - these are real military operations with the participation of regular CLOs with any shoulder straps from NATO countries!

            The intervention of an open third party will change the logic of the conflict completely! These are very different levels of escalation, although the actual intensity of the database may be similar!
  2. +8
    24 January 2022 14: 09
    Russia will not fight the US with conventional weapons.
    As soon as the Americans begin military operations against Russia, the latter will launch a nuclear missile attack on the United States.
    There are no fools among our political and military command. No more wars with millions of dead in Europe for the US to prosper.
    There are no fools among the American leadership either. That is why they are very careful. To God forbid...
    1. -10
      24 January 2022 16: 04
      Your words, yes, the NGSh of the Armed Forces of Russia in the ears. The stone was removed from the heart. But it’s so easy to strike a nuclear warhead! laughing
      So in vain the owners and business executives spent money on vineyards, on buildings.
  3. +9
    24 January 2022 14: 11
    This is where the "hegemon" may need to enter the game as a "moderator", inflicting missile and air strikes on the victorious forces of the "people's republics" and the Russian military experts supporting them on vacation.

    LDNR are located several tens of kilometers from the border of the Russian Federation. If "tomahawks" (barking Toms) fly towards the Russian Federation, then they will not figure it out there and will hit the decision-making centers in response ... And, instead of global warming, there will be a vigorous winter. And the EU has gas at 1,5 thousand dollars per 1000 cubic meters. True, the wind turbines will work well there for the first couple of hours until they are torn off the masts ...
  4. -4
    24 January 2022 14: 14
    Quote: Bulanov
    LDNR are located several tens of kilometers from the border of the Russian Federation. If "tomahawks" (barking Toms) fly towards the Russian Federation, then they will not figure it out there and will hit the decision-making centers in response ... And, instead of global warming, there will be a vigorous winter.

    That is precisely why no one will immediately respond with nuclear weapons. Nuclear winter is unnecessary for the Russian leadership. At best, a collision by conventional methods on a local theater of operations.
    1. +7
      24 January 2022 14: 23
      And how in the Russian Federation will they know what kind of stuffing those "barks" have? Maybe nuclear? And they respond with simple missiles?
      1. -3
        24 January 2022 14: 33
        I'm afraid that's exactly how it will be... Do not forget that we do not live in the USSR.
        However, I could be wrong smile
      2. -11
        24 January 2022 15: 36
        Under the agreement, tactical nuclear weapons were unloaded from sea carriers back in 1990.
        1. 0
          9 February 2022 00: 11
          Ohio class submarines (English Ohio class SSBN / SSGN) - a series of third-generation American strategic nuclear submarines that entered service from 1981 to 1997. Ohio-class boats form the backbone of the US strategic offensive nuclear forces and constantly go on combat patrols, spending 60% of the time at sea. Since 2002, it has been the only type of missile carriers in service with the US Navy. Currently, 14 out of 18 submarines of the series are armed with 24 Trident intercontinental ballistic missiles, equipped with multiple warheads with individual guidance. The remaining 4 submarines are carriers of cruise missiles.
  5. -5
    24 January 2022 14: 39
    Ah, just PR. As once recently, the media frightened: the USA sent another AUG to the coast of Syria.
    And the fact that no one came to Syria, no, no ...

    So there is a chance that later Lavrov or Shoigu will simply thank the amers for "cooperation in interaction", just like in Syria. Yes, on vacation to the Maldives or somewhere else ...
    1. -10
      24 January 2022 15: 36
      Yes, it's hard to jump above your head. good
  6. +2
    24 January 2022 14: 43
    Quote: Sergey Latyshev
    Ah, just PR. As once recently, the media frightened: the USA sent another AUG to the coast of Syria.
    And the fact that no one came to Syria, no, no ...

    So it's not really about Syria, if anything.
  7. +3
    24 January 2022 14: 46
    Quote: Marzhetsky
    At best, a collision by conventional methods on a local theater of operations.

    Absolutely pointless. Well, except to stretch out the agony in the style of masochists.
    And I don’t understand why a probable nuclear winter is better than probable nuclear strikes on Russia.
    What will we hope for? To God or to the mercy of the Anglo-Saxons?
    1. -4
      24 January 2022 15: 11
      On Yamantau and D-6.
    2. -10
      24 January 2022 15: 35
      Yes you are right.
  8. 0
    24 January 2022 15: 09
    Quote: Marzhetsky
    Create Novokitay in the Far East. Not a single Russian military man was left there, everyone was driven to the west.

    Besides, there was a question. Could it be that they were simply transferred and the east was exposed?
    1. -11
      24 January 2022 16: 05
      Mobilization, even partial, was not announced in Russia. They threw into the ZVO what was at hand in the VVO.
    2. -10
      24 January 2022 19: 57
      If only the Japanese command did not take advantage of the situation. At least it would not imitate the beginning of a landing operation on Sakhalin, or on the Kuril Islands. Then events will turn around quickly. And perhaps the CPC Central Committee will not stand aside.
      And then, the State Department suddenly aggravated the situation with a statement about the expulsion of diplomats and the buildup of military assistance?
      As part of the headquarters of the Russian ZVO grouping, which are now stationed around Ukraine, the United States has an informant and, of course, far from alone. Directives, orders and operational plans transmitted to the troops are placed on the DIA table. Apparently these data coincide with the data collected by NRO (visible range, IR, "electromagnetic intelligence"), which is why the US is so "excited".

      When the war in Afghanistan began in December 1979, Soviet society was on a slight but psychological upsurge. There were discussions and talk about "a couple of months" and "about victory will be ours." Disentangled. And Ukraine. This is not Afghanistan distant and completely alien. And the Stingers are already there. And in the DRA, China mainly sent weapons and ammunition. And everything is NATO to Ukraine.
      1. +1
        25 January 2022 08: 56
        If only the Japanese command did not take advantage of the situation. At least it would not imitate the beginning of a landing operation on Sakhalin, or on the Kuril Islands. Then events will turn rapidly

        If he uses it, then in response there will be a missile attack on the territory of Japan. And if the States harness themselves, then it will be nuclear in decision-making centers ...
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  9. +1
    24 January 2022 15: 31
    Tamahawks simply won’t fly .. remember Syria .. there are even more advanced missiles than tamahawks turned out to be in MOSCOW .. ON THE STUDY OF THEIR INSIDES.
    1. -12
      24 January 2022 16: 08
      You can study. But even copy. In piece quantities. But not serially reproduced. The situation is the same as in the case of the landing of the B-29 bomber on Soviet territory. Tu-4 was born. But then entire industries were rebuilt. The economy was command-administrative.
  10. -12
    24 January 2022 15: 34
    One detachment of the AWACS and U A-50U complexes cannot plug all the holes. In addition, these complexes are not effective when working with land and sea targets. The Il-76 carrier itself is structurally unsuitable for AWACS and U tasks. not the most economical engines require constant refueling. And with refueling tankers in the VKS "not a fountain." The necessary antenna with AFAR, as more resistant to electronic warfare interference.
    To the deepest regret, the marching DESO is not provided with a strong rear, does not have air defense, anti-aircraft defense, anti-aircraft defense. In the Mediterranean naval theater, there are no opportunities for DESO to receive emergency assistance in the form of at least a floating dock, there is no hospital ship, there is no PRTB (floating missile technical base), anti-aircraft defense aviation in adequate numbers. DBK Bastion need electronic warfare support, aviation cover. And of course, in the stream of continuous reliable reconnaissance. And there is only one RZK in the group, there are no reconnaissance aircraft.
    RCC "Volcano". in extremely limited quantities. Without the possibility of prompt replenishment. The TRB never appeared in Tartus, nor did the TTB, at least the MTC.

    During the exercises, "Ocean Shield-2020" successfully hit a non-moving target with the "Volcano". Not provided with air defense, not provided with electronic warfare equipment, in the simplest range conditions. conditions. Vulkan ammunition should be used regularly, in a salvo set of at least two units. And for group targets.

    There are no naval pilots of aviators at the Khmeimim base. The pilots of the Aerospace Forces did not undergo additional training for piloting over the water surface and for the use of ammunition. It usually takes 9 months.
  11. -3
    24 January 2022 21: 38
    In the Mediterranean Sea, the likelihood of a direct collision between Russia and the United States is growing

    What other sucker to argue that there will be no collision.
    1. -8
      24 January 2022 22: 51
      It would have been better not.
  12. +1
    24 January 2022 23: 51
    E! Drown the headquarters steamer Mount Whitney - and that's it!
    1. -5
      25 January 2022 01: 25
      Good luck! To the commander who drowned this galosh, the order and to the Academy of the VUNTS of the Navy. No exams!
  13. +1
    25 January 2022 00: 22
    again, Mr. Marzhetsky here is catching up and winding up passions. There can’t be any direct clash between the Armed Forces of the Russian Federation and the United States a priori. Just like the edges, clashes of their proxy forces. The price of victory will be many times higher than the costs. Both sides understand this. to wind people up with your fantasies. And, by the way, the Middle-earth is already completely covered with Zircons. -Vom hasn’t grown together yet. But only for now. Believe me, if it didn’t grow together even for a millimeter, then the GDP would not start cooking this mess.
    1. -8
      25 January 2022 01: 24
      completely covered with zircons

      Not accepted for service. Not mass-produced. With the lack of an adequate number of air and sea carriers, as well as means and forces of reconnaissance and target designation. There is no single information space in the Russian Armed Forces either.

      Everything that needs to be brought to the "necessary" condition has already been brought

      They didn't even start.
      1. +2
        25 January 2022 04: 02
        yes, yes, and they still slurp cabbage soup with bast shoes. Let it be your way - sleep well! Then ... there will be a surprise.
        1. -5
          25 January 2022 09: 38
          Even if 1000 ready-to-use 3M22s are dropped from the sky for you, it will take a year for ship combat crews, the command of ship formations to study and practically develop this ammunition.
          1. +1
            25 January 2022 11: 54
            What's the year? Write immediately - from 15 to 20 years. Or even write that it is impossible to study this weapon. Three higher educations are required and a master's standard in chess must be fulfilled - and for each participant in the process, up to the sailors.
            1. -4
              25 January 2022 12: 29
              The combat training course of the Aerospace Forces and the Navy requires a year to master a new type of weapon. The more complex the weapon, the longer it takes military personnel to master it.
              1. 0
                25 January 2022 12: 46
                You forgot to write a simple thing. In peaceful conditions.
                When there is a pre-war situation or a war, the terms are sharply reduced.
                In this case, it is possible - up to days, maximum - weeks.
                1. -2
                  25 January 2022 15: 12
                  For you to know, your statement is relatively true for security units, for motorized rifles, for the marines, for the airborne forces. For military personnel operating guided munitions, there are no separate training hours for peaceful and operational periods. TRB, arsenals.
    2. 0
      25 January 2022 08: 12
      So I recommend calming down your ardor and not winding up people with your fantasies. And, by the way, the Mediterranean is already completely covered with Zircons. everything that needs to be done. It has not yet grown with the desired quantity. But only for now ..

      Only inadequate people can make plans, given the unarmed Zircons.

      But only for now. Believe me, if it didn’t grow together even for a millimeter, then the GDP would not start cooking this mess.

      Yes, yes, Gosha the dreamer.

      again, Mr. Marzhetsky here catches up with passions and winds up.

      And I'm not your mister, Gosha.
      1. -1
        25 January 2022 14: 08
        I already understood that you, Marzhetsky, are neither Mr nor Monsieur. Write your articles to the same preoccupied hawks of war in closed public places, where you will be exclusively licked. Thank God that in Russia the president adequately assesses the situation and his strength. politics.
  14. -1
    25 January 2022 05: 21
    Quote: gunnerminer
    If only the Japanese command did not take advantage of the situation, at least it would not imitate the beginning of a landing operation on Sakhalin, or on the Kuril Islands.

    Ours will not fight Japan with conventional weapons. As soon as an imitation of a landing operation on Sakhalin or the Kuriles begins, the Strategic Missile Forces will begin an "imitation" of a nuclear strike on Tokyo and other major cities of Japan.
    Then everything will really turn around.
    1. -3
      25 January 2022 09: 40
      There are no nuclear warheads on Russian carriers, the number of which is rapidly declining. In 1990, they were removed under an agreement. Submitting a nuclear warhead is a difficult and time-consuming procedure. It is easily opened by intelligence.
      1. 0
        25 January 2022 11: 50
        Yes Yes. The Strategic Missile Forces are on combat duty without nuclear weapons. And of course, in the event of an attack by Japan, the Strategic Missile Forces will only swear, because there is nothing to answer with.
        And yes, of course you are right, the time frame for readiness to strike back is calculated in weeks, and taking into account obtaining permission from foreign intelligence services - in months.
        1. -3
          25 January 2022 12: 28
          The Strategic Missile Forces did not fall under that treaty. Japan is not a nuclear power. It is reckless to use nuclear warheads according to its forces. Tactical nuclear warheads of the KTOF and VVO are concentrated on RTB. almost impossible for a number of reasons.
          1. -1
            25 January 2022 12: 40
            Yes Yes.

            First

            On Russian carriers, the number of which is rapidly decreasing, there is no nuclear warhead. In 1990, they were removed under an agreement.

            and then

            Strategic Missile Forces did not fall under that agreement

            It turns out there is still something to respond to aggression.

            Japan is not a nuclear power.

            Should we be concerned? Or is it the Japanese?

            The whole concept of the defense of the east of the country is tied to the possibility of using nuclear weapons. Well, we don’t have the strength to butt heads with Japan, China, or even South Korea with conventional weapons.
            Therefore, your attempt to mislead pseudo-technical details failed.
            1. -2
              25 January 2022 15: 08
              Neither tactical nuclear warheads nor strategic nuclear warheads can hit the Japanese armed forces, the Japanese facility. Because the victory will be Pyrrhic. If the Russian economy were to grow steadily, then there would be a chance to reap the fruits of victory provided by the use of weapons of mass destruction. Even its demonstrative use in a deserted, remote area, by 0.2 kilotons, for example, will cause colossal sanctions. And exclusion from the UN Security Council.
              The non-nuclear nature of Japan is a question for all players in the local theater of operations. Therefore, the United States is the guarantor of Japanese security. The Japanese can create nuclear warheads on their own. But the United States does not order them.
              There is no concept of the country's defense, as the events of recent days show. And in the East it all blooms in full bloom. The Marine Corps units of the KTOF are being transferred to Belarusian territory. Because there is a lack of motorized rifle units. paper division. It cannot be otherwise.
  15. -1
    25 January 2022 14: 50
    In the Mediterranean Sea, the likelihood of a direct clash between Russia and the United States is growing.

    Indeed it is. There used to be one chance in a thousand for a collision, and now there are two.
    The author is absolutely right - the probability is growing. And tomorrow there may already be three chances out of a thousand.
    How scary to live!
  16. 0
    25 January 2022 15: 18
    Quote: gunnerminer
    Neither tactical nuclear warheads, nor strategic nuclear warheads can hit the Japanese armed forces, the Japanese object.

    Very possible.
    We are discussing the situation when Japan attacked Russia. You seem to have forgotten about it again.

    And in this situation, the lives of Russian citizens are much more important than the stupidest hopes that sanctions will be easier if we fight with conventional weapons.
    Yes, a bad example will be set for the neighbors.

    There is no question about the fruits of victory. Without nuclear weapons, we would have lost the Far East and Siberia long ago.
    However, you might not care. Like, it's better to lose the country, let millions of Russian citizens die, but God forbid, in no case use nuclear weapons. And the West will punish us!
    I think that the authorities of the country will send the Japanese to hell first, in case of their attack. And I will support the authorities in this, regardless of the opinion of the West and regardless of our future fate.
  17. 0
    1 February 2022 19: 58
    Well, as long as one "g ... miner" on the "Reporter" is fighting for all of NATO, you can be calm - there will be no war.