An American observer noted Russia's preparations for a large-scale confrontation in the Arctic

In recent years, the Russian Federation has made it clear that it views the Arctic as its own region, as evidenced by the buildup of the Russian military presence. This is written by the author of the American edition of 19FortyFive Peter Suchiu.

First of all, Suciu draws attention to the expansion of the Nagurskoye air base on the island of Alexandra Land in the Franz Josef Land archipelago. This facility was built back in the 1950s and initially served as a meteorological station and a communication facility between mainland Eurasia and the North Pole. But now the base is becoming increasingly important military value.

According to an American observer, MiG-31 fighter-interceptors regularly fly from the territory of the Nagurskoye base. It is possible that military equipment will be sent to the base sooner or later - Tanks T-14 "Armata", promising armored personnel carriers "Kurganets-25" and "Boomerang", emphasizes the author of the publication.

True, Suciu makes a reservation that it is not yet clear when exactly these combat vehicles will be sent to the Arctic. The main question is Moscow's ability to produce them, especially against the backdrop of the Ukrainian conflict, which requires a large concentration of forces and resources from the Russian state.

Base Nagurskoe

Earlier, Russia, according to the American edition of The Drive, increased the length of the runway of the Arctic airfield Nagurskoye. If earlier the length of the runway was 2,5 kilometers, now it has been increased to 3,5 kilometers. This, according to American analysts, testifies to the preparation for the use of the airfield for military purposes in a more intensive manner than now.

True, it is not very clear why the Americans are surprised. Firstly, the territories under consideration are Russian lands that were discovered and explored by Russian people. Secondly, given the current military-political situation in the world, there is nothing surprising in the fact that Russia is strengthening its security and defense capabilities, including in the Arctic region.

The United States and its NATO allies, by the way, are also demonstrating a military buildup in the Arctic region. Russia cannot fail to respond to these military preparations by the aggressive Western countries.

Comments

[Arkady007]

It's good when Americans are surprised at something Russian.

[Hagakure]

Yes, to their surprise! Do what is in our interests and do not care about their emotions.

[antivirus]

The Arctic is a trifle, the main deriban of Antarctica.
What have we done? Are you ready to be there?

[Godzila]

Quote: Arkady007

It's good when Americans are surprised at something Russian.

Ukraine, outskirts .. And the Arctic is the main confrontation with the West, there are huge resources and the future of Russia! There the main battle will begin, if that

[Arkady007]

The only usable sea route in northern latitudes lies along our land. And no one can ever go there unnoticed.

[Godzila]

Quote: Arkady007

The only usable sea route in northern latitudes lies along our land. And no one can ever go there unnoticed.

AND ALSO the richest natural resources .. That's what makes the West so angry and pulls for profit.

[2 Level Advisor]

yes, they also have plenty of resources there, the Arctic is very large .. half of ours, half of theirs ... and no one has really mastered it yet, we are only 5 percent, they are even less .. so they and their part for development are still many years will suffice, like us ..

[Alexander Salenko]

And stake it out? They sell plots on the Moon, and here is some kind of Arctic.

[2 Level Advisor]

so it is already staked out .. everything is divided by underwater ridges, etc. it's closer than the moon though...

[Godzila]

Quote: 2 level advisor

so it is already staked out .. everything is divided by underwater ridges, etc. it's closer than the moon though...

Everything was official .. Gritting its teeth, the UN recognized this and also that the Sea of ​​​​Okhotsk is the Territory of Russia too !! Thanks to our divers!!!

[2 Level Advisor]

Quote from godzila

Everything was official .. Gritting its teeth, the UN recognized this and also that the Sea of ​​​​Okhotsk is the Territory of Russia too !! Thanks to our divers!!!

yes .. the only thing is not just divers, but hydronauts.. this is important .. as a pilot and an astronaut, it seems that both are in flight, but there is a difference

[Godzila]

Quote: Level 2 Advisor

yes .. the only thing is not just divers, but hydronauts .. this is important .. as a pilot and astronaut, it seems that both are in flight, but there is a difference

I know all about it..
Thanks to our "Loshariks" .. On which there was a sabotage later. The specialists who did this all for the country died! Everlasting memory

[Arkady007]

Someone dies for the Motherland, and someone gives free of charge its expanses.
Like the Yeltsins and Medvedevs.

[Vladimir_2U]

The best preparation for a future confrontation is a victory in the NWO, and a military one, and a decisive one at that. With which things are not very good.

[Fangaro]

In recent years, the Russian Federation has made it clear that it views the Arctic as its own region, as evidenced by the buildup of the Russian military presence.

But is the Arctic, a significant part of it, at least not our region?
Yes, it's cold there. Living, even surviving, is difficult. Not all technology can be used.
But these are our territories!

[Amateur]

In recent years The Russian Federation has made it clear that it views the Arctic as its own region, as evidenced by the buildup of the Russian military presence.

It could be clarified "in the last 120-150 years ...." the cone of the Arctic from the coast of Russia to the North Pole was considered RI / USSR / RF.
This drunk Nikolaevich decided that Russia did not need the Arctic and closed almost the entire "North". Yes, and Dmitry Aifonych Medvedev presented part of it to Norway.

[Egoza]

According to American analysts, it indicates preparations for the use of the airfield for military purposes in a more intensive manner than now.

Well, yes! Well, yes! "How dare you? (and what should America do now?) )))

[tralflot1832]

Where is Nagurskoye, and where is the USA, why do we need ARMATS there? S500, Zircons should be placed in addition to the existing anti-ship missiles and air defense systems.

[Roust]

Thanks to our ancestors - the discoverers of Russian lands for their rich heritage. Our task is to save and protect. And don't splurge like Alaska.

[rotmistr60]

these are Russian lands that were discovered and explored by Russian people

Indeed, no one should care what we do on our territory. By intriguing and preparing "color revolutions" in various regions of the planet, the Americans completely lost sight of the Arctic, believing that everything is already under their control. Now they suddenly realized, looked, assessed the situation and grabbed their heads. But the train has left and it will be difficult to catch up with it, or rather impossible.

[Alexey Lamonov]

Lie!. Russia is ready for conflict from all sides.

[Aleksandr123]

"The Russian Federation has made it clear that it views the Arctic as its own region."
Not "like your own", but simply YOURS. And why can't she do some business there?

[iouris]

In short, is the preparation good or as always?

[Architect]

According to an American observer, MiG-31 fighter-interceptors regularly fly from the territory of the Nagurskoye base. It is possible that sooner or later military equipment will be sent to the base - T-14 Armata tanks, promising Kurganets-25 and Boomerang armored personnel carriers, the author of the publication emphasizes.

Base Nagurskoe is the island of Alexandra.
Why are there tanks and armored personnel carriers on the island?