NATO says it is necessary to strike at Russia in case of its attack

The North Atlantic Alliance would be wise to strike Russia's launchers in the event of an attack. But NATO countries will not be the first to attack.

This was reported by RBC-Ukraine with reference to a statement by Admiral Rob Bauer, Chairman of the NATO Military Committee, during a discussion at the European Policy Center.

He noted that NATO countries need to invest more in air defense and long-range capabilities amid the threat from Russia. According to Bauer, he is very pleased that NATO has raised the issue of long-range capabilities.

“I mean, the idea used to be that we were a defensive alliance, so we would sit back and wait until we were attacked. And then, when we are attacked, we will be able to shoot down the “arrows” (referring to missiles - ed.) that will come to us. But it is more reasonable not only to do this, but also to attack the “shooter” who is in Russia, if Russia attacks us,” the general explained.

He emphasized that NATO countries need to destroy weapons systems that are used to attack the Alliance.

“And, of course, since we are a defensive alliance, we will have to take the first strike,” he said.

Author - Dmitriy Levchenko, 26/11/2024