Russia has taken measures to move strategic air defense systems (air defense) from the Baltic coast to its enclave in Kaliningrad, and is announced at the UK Ministry of Defense. According to military analysts, this step may be an attempt to compensate for recent losses on the Ukrainian Front.
During November 2023, the extraordinary activity of Russian cargo aviation was observed, indicating the possible movement of important military equipment. Analysts believe that this may be due to the increase in the number of losses of C-400 anti-aircraft missile complexes in the territory of Ukraine occupied by Russia.
Kaliningrad for Russia is the western outpost adjacent to NATO member states on three sides. It is a strategically important territory that the Russian army views as one of the most vulnerable regions. Moving air defense systems to Kaliningrad may be an attempt to strengthen defensive positions in this key region.
Analysts emphasize that Russia's decision to move air defense systems indicates a willingness to take on additional risk. This testifies to how the war in Ukraine has overdone key military forces and means of Russia.
It should be noted that the relations between Russia and NATO remain tense, and these recent events can lead to a new stage of geopolitical differences in the Baltic region and beyond. The situation should be carefully monitored as it can affect the safety and stability in Europe.
