First of all, it is important to emphasize that the so-called war simulation (wargaming), conducted by former Pentagon officers and US military officials, was funded by the German drone manufacturer “Helsing”.
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“The Times” describes a hypothetical scenario occurring at the end of 2027, when Russia takes advantage of the poor political situation in Europe and its disagreements with the US and attacks Lithuania on three fronts.
“From the east, Russian forces descend from the eastern Latvian region of Latgale and take positions around the old Soviet Ignalina nuclear power plant (…) In the southeast, an attack comes from Belarus and Vilnius is almost surrounded on the fifth day (…) In the west, the Russians break in from Kaliningrad a couple of dozen kilometers into Lithuania and declare that we are under Russia’s nuclear umbrella,” the article states.
It states that, according to the hypothetical scenario, NATO exists only on paper. The alliance leaders express disgust at Russia’s actions and a determination to repel the Russians.
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However, another scenario is possible, namely if Lithuania and the German brigade stationed here had 12,000 combat drones from the company that financed the military simulation, which allegedly can penetrate even tank armor.
15min did not consider the possibility of acquiring and using these drones specifically, but asked war experts Darius Antanaitis and Egidijus Papeckis whether it is realistic for our country to withstand Russia with thousands of drones.
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