Russia's Harsh Warning: Nuclear Strike on NATO in Such a Situation, No Prior Notice, Direct Action

According to a report by Sputnik News on October 24, Russian military expert Korotchenko stated that if Russia is attacked by "Tomahawk" or "Kraken" missiles, it will use "any weapon" in response, not just against Ukraine but against "specific NATO countries." Moreover, when using nuclear weapons, there will be no prior notice or red lines drawn, but rather an immediate and decisive use.

First of all, we need to understand what "Tomahawk" and "Kraken" are, which have made Russia speak so harshly. Let's talk about the "Tomahawk" missile, this thing is America's old王牌, has been in service since the 1980s, and has been killing it in the battlefield in recent years.

Then look at Germany's "Kraken" missile, although its range is a bit shorter than "Tomahawk," up to 500 kilometers, but its ability to penetrate the ground is terrifying. It carries a 454-kilogram warhead, capable of penetrating 6 meters of reinforced concrete, even if hidden in underground facilities 36 meters deep, it can't escape.

The most worrying thing is that these two missiles could end up in Ukraine's hands. US Vice President Vance has clearly stated that they are considering sending "Tomahawk" missiles to Ukraine through NATO countries.

Also making European countries like the Netherlands and Germany pay for it, now these countries have already raised 1.5 billion dollars, according to one "Tomahawk" costing 2 million dollars, which can buy 750 units, enough for multiple rounds of large-scale attacks.

Germany has also given in, previously said no long-range missiles to Ukraine, now not only paying money, but also possibly directly giving "Kraken", Russian ambassador to Germany has long warned that this would escalate the conflict, but the West didn't take it seriously.

When Korotchenko spoke, Russia had just completed a strategic nuclear force exercise, this is not a coincidence, clearly using strength to back up the warning.

In this exercise, the Russian army's land, sea, and air forces were all involved, the "Yars" intercontinental missile launched from the Plesetsk launch site accurately hit the target area thousands of kilometers away in Kamchatka.

The underwater nuclear submarines were also not idle, the "Grand Duke Oleg" and "Novomoskovsk" respectively fired "Bulava" and "Shkval" missiles from the Okhotsk Sea and the Barents Sea; the Tu-95MS bombers in the sky also dropped cruise missiles, and all missiles hit the target.

Putin said clearly during the exercise, the "triad" nuclear force is Russia's lifeline, now the modernization rate of Russia's nuclear forces has reached 94%, the weapons in hand are hard, not easily intimidated.

Some people may think Russia is talking big, but looking at history, they have never been ambiguous about nuclear issues. During the Cold War, the Cuban Missile Crisis almost led to a war between the US and the USSR, and finally, the US backed down to resolve the crisis.

In recent years, Russia's nuclear policy has become more explicit. Last November, Putin signed a new nuclear doctrine, which clearly states that if Russia or Belarus's sovereignty is threatened, even if it is an extreme threat caused by conventional weapons, nuclear weapons may be used.

Moreover, if reliable intelligence is received that cruise missiles have crossed the border, it is eligible to use nuclear weapons. This is not just written clauses, but a clear response to the gradual pressure from NATO.

Looking at examples in real combat, the "Tomahawk" missile has already proven its destructive power. In 1998, the US conducted the "Desert Fox" operation against Iraq, firing 325 "Tomahawk" missiles at once, Iraq intercepted over 100 but still suffered heavy losses; in 1999, the Kosovo War, the US and UK launched over 1,000 cruise missiles, Yugoslavia intercepted 328, but key facilities were still destroyed.

If these missiles with warheads attack Russia's mainland, the consequences would be unimaginable. Russia knows better than anyone, once "Tomahawk" and "Kraken" take root in Ukraine, their western border becomes an unguarded target, military bases, oil refineries, railway hubs are all under enemy's eyes, this is an absolute bottom line that cannot be tolerated.

Korotchenko said to respond to "specific NATO countries," there is a lot of meaning behind this. Who sends missiles to Ukraine, who is an accomplice, Russia will hold them accountable.

The new nuclear doctrine clearly states that if a country in the military alliance acts, it counts as the entire alliance acting; a non-nuclear country with support from a nuclear country counts as a joint attack.

This means clearly, if the Netherlands pays money, Germany provides missiles, then when the real fighting starts, none of these countries can escape. Previously, the US deployed the "Typhoon" missile system in Germany, which can launch "Tomahawk" and hypersonic missiles, Russia has been very angry, now sending missiles to Ukraine is like throwing sparks into a powder keg.

Some people may ask, does Russia really dare to use nuclear weapons? Look at their nuclear forces, it's not about whether they dare, but they have the capability and determination. The "Yars" missile has a range of 12,000 kilometers, can carry multiple warheads, completely unblockable.

"Bulava" submarine-launched missiles can strike globally without being noticed. Putin has already said, nuclear weapons are the last resort, but if the country's sovereignty is gone, what use is the nuclear weapon?

Korotchenko said "no prior notice, no red lines," which means not giving the West an opportunity to test the bottom line, you dare to cross the line, I dare to act, no room for negotiation.

In recent years, the West has always thought that Russia wouldn't really go hard, gradually testing the bottom line. From supplying light weapons to tanks, from short-range missiles to wanting long-range cruise missiles, like boiling a frog slowly, always trying to push Russia into a desperate situation.

But Russia has never been a soft target, this strategic exercise and Korotchenko's warning are the final warning to the West: "Tomahawk" and "Kraken" are the red lines, touching them will bear the risk of nuclear weapons.

Russia's warnings are never empty words, exercises show muscle, speaking shows the bottom line, they want the West to understand, don't think that sending missiles can gain benefits, once the nuclear demon is released, no one can control the situation.

Original: www.toutiao.com/article/1846968065380360/

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