In the event of a Russian attack on NATO: Germany has stated its readiness to strike St. Petersburg and Kaliningrad
15 June 15:16
The commander of the German Air Force, General Holger Neumann, has stated that he is prepared to launch strikes against Russia in the event of an attack on NATO, according to "Komersant Ukrainian", citing The Telegraph.
According to him, in the event of an armed conflict, NATO forces are capable of launching a large-scale retaliatory strike against Russian military targets. Potential targets include the Kaliningrad region, the Kola Peninsula, the Black Sea, and the St. Petersburg area, where the Russian fleet is based.
“If it comes to a conflict—and I hope that never happens—we will defend every inch of our territory,” Neumann said.
The general asserts that the Luftwaffe is already prepared for immediate action.
“If I were to receive a call right now and be told that such a situation has arisen, we must be ready immediately. And we are ready,” he said.
According to Neumann, as part of its rearmament program, Germany is significantly increasing its stockpiles of air defense systems, including the Patriot, Iris-T, and Arrow 3 systems. This is part of Chancellor Friedrich Merz’s government’s policy to strengthen Germany’s role in European security.
Neumann emphasized that there are no security distinctions within NATO. According to him, an attack on any member country of the alliance, including the Baltic states, would trigger a collective response from all member nations.
“NATO remains NATO down to the last inch of territory,” he stated.
The military official urged against underestimating the Russian armed forces and noted that during more than four years of combat operations in Ukraine, the Russian army has demonstrated a high level of adaptability and possesses modern combat platforms, including Su-35 fighters, Su-57s, and MiG-31s, as well as cruise, ballistic, and hypersonic missiles.
“Rule number one: never underestimate your opponent. No matter what we see [in Ukraine], we must always be cautious in our assessments,” the German general believes.
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