Putin Warns of Pacific Threat as Submarines Protected by Anti-Drone Nets
Summary
Russian President Vladimir Putin warned that NATO’s new weapons in the Pacific pose a threat to Russia, as tensions rise in the region. Russia has increased protections on its Pacific submarines and conducted military drills in response to NATO’s growing presence and joint exercises with U.S. forces.Key Facts
- Putin said NATO’s deployment of weapons in the Pacific increases the risk of conflict.
- The U.S. has deployed F-35 fighter jets to northern Japan and tested long-range missiles in the Philippines.
- Other NATO countries, like Italy, have sent military assets to the Pacific region for rotations.
- Thirty nations, including NATO members, took part in joint military exercises with the U.S. Pacific Fleet.
- Russia placed anti-drone nets over its submarines at the Rybachiy base, which hosts nuclear submarines.
- The anti-drone nets protect against drone attacks similar to those Ukraine launched against Russian Black Sea bases.
- Ukrainian forces have used drones and missiles to strike Russian naval bases far from the active front lines.
- Russia annexed Crimea in 2014, and Ukraine aims to reclaim the territory.
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