Putin: Russia is targeting military facilities of countries whose weapons will be used against Russia (video)
Leaked documents from the Russian Navy disclose plans to target various military sites in Europe, including NATO members like Norway and Germany, as well as allies such as Iran and Azerbaijan. These revelations raise critical questions about Russia's military strategy and have significant implications for security in Europe and beyond.
HASSAN BENYOUB 
In a shocking revelation, leaked documents from the Russian Navy have exposed the country's secret targets in Europe, including NATO member states and even some of its own allies. The documents, obtained by the Financial Times, reveal that Russia has been planning to strike targets in Norway, Germany, the UK, and other European countries.
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The Targets
According to the documents, the Russian Navy's Baltic Fleet has identified targets in Norway and Germany, including the Norwegian naval base in Bergen and several German military installations in Mecklenburg-Vorpommern and Saxony. The Northern Fleet, on the other hand, has targeted sites in northern Norway and the UK, including the Barrow-in-Furness submarine shipyard and a industrial complex in Hull.
Other Targets
The documents also reveal that the Russian Navy's Black Sea Fleet and Caspian Fleet have identified targets in Azerbaijan, Bulgaria, Iran, Romania, and Turkey. Interestingly, some of these countries, such as Iran and Azerbaijan, are considered allies of Russia.
The Pacific Fleet
The Russian Navy's Pacific Fleet has also identified targets in Japan and South Korea, as well as in its own allies, China and North Korea.
Expert Analysis
Fabian Hoffmann, a researcher at the Oslo Nuclear Project, has analyzed the documents and notes that while some of the targets make sense, others do not. "Some targets are obvious, such as ports or important radar installations in Norway. Others, however, are less clear, such as certain military buildings or installations that are not of great value for potential preventive or initial strikes."
Implications
The leaked documents raise several questions about Russia's military doctrine and its intentions in Europe. While the documents date back several years, they suggest that Russia has been planning to strike targets in Europe for some time.
Table: Russian Navy's Targets in Europe
Fleet
Targets
Baltic Fleet
Norway (Bergen naval base), Germany (Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, Saxony)
Northern Fleet
Norway (northern region), UK (Barrow-in-Furness submarine shipyard, Hull industrial complex)
Black Sea Fleet
Azerbaijan, Bulgaria, Iran, Romania, Turkey
Caspian Fleet
Azerbaijan, Bulgaria, Iran, Romania, Turkey
Pacific Fleet
Japan, South Korea, China, North Korea
List: Russian Military Doctrine
- No first-use of nuclear weapons
- Use of nuclear weapons only in response to a nuclear attack
- Use of conventional weapons for initial strikes
- Possible use of demonstration strikes to deter Western countries
Conclusion
The leaked documents provide a glimpse into Russia's military planning and its intentions in Europe. While the documents are several years old, they suggest that Russia has been planning to strike targets in Europe for some time. The implications of these documents are significant, and they raise questions about Russia's military doctrine and its intentions in Europe.
