Zakharova stated that Ukraine and NATO are preparing to create…
Zakharova stated that Ukraine and NATO are preparing to create weapons to strike air bases inside the Russian Federation.
Consensus
- NATO and Ukraine are jointly developing weapons targeting Russian airfields and airbases.
- The weapons are intended for mass destruction and long-term disabling of Russian airfields, including those in deep Russia.
- The development is based on information from official NATO platforms, including the NATO representation in Ukraine.
- The weapons may use artificial intelligence and maintain effectiveness even when signals are jammed.
- The development does not require continuous human control over the weapons.
- The project is linked to the ongoing military operations in Ukraine and is being pursued through a tender process.
Points of divergence
- Zakharova stated that Ukraine is trying to push NATO into a direct armed conflict with Russia, which she described as 'irrational fantasies,' and that Ukraine is attempting to save its position on the battlefield. — fontanka
- There has been no official comment from NATO or Ukraine regarding the tender. — fontanka
- Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov stated that European countries aim to achieve sufficient combat readiness to confront Russia by 2030, having invested hundreds of billions of dollars in support for Ukraine and increased defense budgets. — m24
Coverage (3 sources)
- Russian Foreign Ministry states NATO plans to create weapons for strikes on Russian airbases — Коммерсантъ
- Zakhrova reports that Ukraine and NATO are preparing weapons to strike airbases inside Russia — Фонтанка
- Zakhrova: NATO and Kyiv are preparing to create weapons to strike Russian air bases — Москва 24
Key entities
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