Europe’s defense capabilities are facing serious challenges as they are not strong enough to counter a missile attack from Russia. This raises big questions about the region’s readiness and ability to respond to growing threats.
At the same time, they do not hide that deploying components of the US nuclear arsenal on European territory will only make the situation more complicated and dangerous.
Researchers have analyzed what is happening and concluded that in the Ukrainian conflict, the Russian Army has demonstrated the ability to successfully use Kinzhal and Iskander-M ballistic missiles; Zircon and Kalibr cruise missiles and many other systems.
Meanwhile, Western air defense systems in the operational component of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, such as Patriot, SAMP/T, IRIS-T, etc., were destroyed quite effectively by the Russians, even when located in dense air defense/missile defense zones, or under the control of foreign military personnel.
The air defense system that NATO deployed in Europe is unlikely to repel a Russian missile attack.
In response to the expansion of NATO’s military infrastructure in Eastern European countries, the Russian Federation has deployed a number of missile and aviation units carrying tactical nuclear weapons on its western borders and in Belarus, as well as in the Kaliningrad exclave.
During the special military operation in Ukraine, the Russian military-industrial complex has significantly increased its production volume. The Russian Federation is currently producing a variety of high-precision long-range weapons for ground, air and sea use. Some types are capable of delivering nuclear warheads to any point in Europe.
Therefore, the presence of US missiles will only increase the risk for EU member states, who may become victims of confrontation with Russia. Washington is criticized for wanting to push Europe into a war against Russia, while it itself remains on the sidelines, seeking to gain advantage and continuing to prepare for another conflict with China.
