Ukraine-Krieg: Wie die Nato im Ernstfall einen Angriff abwehren will

Nato's new "Theory of Victory" aims to defeat potential Russian aggression in three military steps: stopping the attack, breaking its momentum, and ultimately breaking the enemy's military system. Nato's Supreme Allied Commander, Alexus Grynkewich, presented this concept at a security forum in Warsaw, emphasizing the importance of being prepared rather than assuming an imminent conflict.

The strategy involves early detection of impending attacks through intelligence, reconnaissance data, and analysis, providing NATO with the opportunity to assess the adversary's intentions and position its forces accordingly. The primary focus would be on the ground troops stationed at the front, followed by air and naval forces supporting them.

In the event of prolonged attacks, NATO plans to target supply lines, disable command systems, and render enemy units inoperable, primarily through the deployment of sophisticated, high-precision weapons and a large number of cost-effective systems. While Grynkewich did not explicitly mention Russia in this theory, the recent developments have led Nato and western intelligence agencies to view Russian President Vladimir Putin's military capabilities with great concern.

Despite the lack of a clear timeframe, NATO expects to be able to counter Russia's military power within the next few decades. The strategy does not aim for a strategic Russian defeat but rather a military defeat of the forces attacking NATO. Nato countries are investing in precision weapons, sensor networks, and a digital infrastructure for networked warfare to ensure they can halt the enemy's aggression and prevent them from regaining the initiative.

The US General stressed that NATO is well-prepared and confident that it will win any confrontation with Russia, ready to fight even in the middle of the night if necessary.