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NATO has developed a ground warfare concept for a large-scale Russian attack on NATO member states. The document outlines a sequence of actions in the event of missile and drone strikes, as well as a Russian ground offensive, according to Bild.
The Alliance’s main objectives in such a scenario would be to stop the Russian offensive and significantly weaken Russia’s military capabilities. The plan is outlined in NATO’s Land Warfighting Concept, which was developed under the leadership of US Army Major Andrew Pingrey.
NATO would first seek to stop missile strikes
According to Bild, if Russia attacked the Baltic states, Moscow could use missiles and drones while also launching a ground offensive involving tanks.
NATO’s first task in such a scenario would be to suppress the missile strikes. The Alliance plans to use fighter jets, missiles and drones to disable Russian missile systems.
One of the targets identified in this scenario is the Kaliningrad region, where Russia has deployed a significant number of air defense and missile systems.
NATO plans to create an ‘autonomous zone’ along the border
At the same time, NATO plans to establish what it calls an “autonomous zone” along its borders with Russia and Belarus. The idea is for it to serve as a defensive barrier between Russian troops and NATO forces.
Under the concept, the zone would be defended primarily by drones and unmanned military vehicles operating against the enemy. NATO troops would not be directly stationed there.
If Russian forces continued their advance, unmanned systems would be used to contain and stop them.
Alliance plans to strike Russian military logistics
The next stage, according to Bild, could involve striking targets inside Russia itself.
The focus would be on military logistics infrastructure supporting Russian forces. Potential targets include airfields, military factories, bridges and railways used to transport troops and supplies to the battlefield.
The goal would be to significantly disrupt Russian supply lines and make it harder for Moscow to organize subsequent waves of attacks.
NATO wants to work with Putin’s opponents
According to the concept, the Alliance also plans to rely on Russians who oppose Vladimir Putin.
Another element of the plan is the creation of an “air bridge.” Through it, aircraft would deliver drones and robotic systems into Russia, which could be used, among other things, to destroy military bases and airfields.
At the same time, the concept emphasizes that NATO does not seek to conquer Russia. The goal would be to stop and push back advancing Russian forces to Russia’s borders.
Putin is supposed to know NATO’s plans
One notable feature of the concept is that NATO military planners do not consider it necessary to keep the plans completely secret. The Alliance’s logic is that deterrence works more effectively when a potential adversary knows exactly what response it would face if it attacked a NATO member.
Thus, the concept is intended not only to establish the Alliance’s course of action in the event of war, but also to serve as a warning to Russia about the possible consequences of aggression against NATO member states.
Context
Some NATO countries are already actively preparing for a possible Russian attack. Warsaw has information suggesting that Moscow could soon launch another large-scale provocation.
“We are preparing for war, hoping that it will never begin,” Poland’s deputy defense minister said.
Meanwhile, Latvia believes Russia has already launched a hybrid war against EU countries, seeking to intimidate states that support Ukraine. Western intelligence agencies are currently investigating a series of acts of sabotage, attempted attacks, arson incidents and other provocations.