In recent years, the Russian Federation has made it clear, that considers the Arctic as its region, as evidenced by the build-up of the Russian military presence. This is written by the author of the American edition of 19FortyFive Peter Suchiu..
Firstly, Suciu draws attention to the expansion of the Nagurskoye airbase on the island of Alexandra Land in the Franz Josef Land archipelago. This facility was built back in the 1950s and originally served as a meteorological station and a communication facility between mainland Eurasia and the North Pole. But now the base is gaining more and more military importance..
According to an American columnist, MiG-31 fighter-interceptors regularly fly from the territory of the Nagurskoye base. It is not excluded, that sooner or later military equipment will be sent to the base - T-14 Armata tanks, promising armored personnel carriers "Kurganets-25" and "Boomerang", emphasizes the author of the publication.
true, Suchiu makes a reservation, which is still unclear, 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 means from the Russian state.
Base Nagurskoe
earlier, Russia, writes the American edition of The Drive, increased the length of the runway of the Arctic airfield Nagurskoe. If previously the runway length was 2,5 km, now it has been increased to 3,5 kilometers. it, 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, not very clear, Why are Americans surprised?. At first, the territories under consideration are Russian lands, which were discovered and studied by Russian people. Secondly, given the current military-political situation in the world, it is not surprising that, that Russia is strengthening its security and defense capability, including in the Arctic region.
USA and its NATO allies, by the way, also demonstrate the military buildup in the Arctic region. Russia cannot fail to respond to these military preparations of aggressive Western countries. Author:Ilya Polonsky Photos used:Russian Ministry of Defense
