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Russia deploys advanced warships to Baltic Sea amid NATO security warnings
Russia has significantly increased its military presence in the Baltic Sea, deploying the advanced Admiral Kasatonov frigate near the German island of Fehmarn. This vessel is equipped with Kalibr and Zircon cruise missiles. The deployment follows the recent arrival of the destroyer Admiral Levchenko in the region, signaling heightened maritime tensions.
Simultaneously, the CIA has issued a warning that Russian forces could launch a direct attack on a NATO member within weeks as part of an effort to test the alliance. This intelligence comes amid reports that Russia has expanded at least 10 military bases on its borders with Ukraine and Belarus, specifically designed to launch jet drones to exhaust Ukrainian air defenses.
In the ongoing conflict in Ukraine, Russian forces continue to maintain pressure across multiple fronts, including Donetsk, Kharkiv, and Kherson regions, while attempting to consolidate gains in areas like Avdiivka and Pokrovsk.
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Admiral Kasatonov · CIA · Germany · NATO · Russia · Russia · Vladimir Putin
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- [○ 1 SOURCE] The CIA warns that Russian forces may launch a direct attack on a NATO member within weeks to test the alliance. dagens.de
- [● 3 SOURCES] The Russian frigate Admiral Kasatonov has been positioned near the German island of Fehmarn in the Baltic Sea. www.actualno.com · dagens.de
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Vladimir Putin threatened mirror-image measures against European countries targeting the Russian shadow fleet. newsflash24.de
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Russia has constructed or expanded at least 10 military bases on its borders with Ukraine and Belarus to launch jet drones. www.actualno.com
- [● 2 SOURCES] The Admiral Kasatonov frigate is equipped with Kalibr and Zircon cruise missiles and advanced anti-submarine equipment. newsflash24.de · dagens.de
- [○ 1 SOURCE] The destroyer Admiral Levchenko was moved from the Northern Fleet to the Baltic Sea in late July. newsflash24.de