Russia is setting up a great war: Fleet Mobilization & Air Force in the Baltic – Call of reservists to Estonia and prime minister's address!
The rest of the Baltic countries follow suit...
23/09/2022 - 00:24
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We also have rapid developments in the Baltic as a series of military moves by Russia forces the states of the region to put their Armed Forces on the highest alert.
Already the fact that mobilization began and in Kaliningrad sounded the alarm.
Estonia has just made a start, as the Prime Minister of the country made an unusual and rare gesture to address the people about the situation with Russia.
The Estonian Armed Forces have been placed in a state of utmost readiness, while reservists are invited to present themselves for a readiness exercise.
Estonia is Russia's main target especially after the country's agreement with Finland to create a naval exclusion zone against the Russian Fleet.
Double exercise of the Baltic Fleet to protect and strike convoy...
Immediately after the mobilization ordered by V. Putin, the Russian Baltic Fleet and the rest of the forces stationed in Kaliningrad were put on alert and began large exercises.
More than 15 ships participated in the Command and Staff Exercise of the Baltic Fleet, the naval air force and the ground forces of the Iskander ballistic systems were activated.
The ships and aviation of the Baltic Fleet carried out a large double exercise. 15 aircraft were reportedly also involved.
The Patrol Car Yaroslav the Wise, corvettes Stoiky and Soobrazitelny participated in an exercise to provide cover for a convoy in the Baltic Sea.
This was followed by exercises with naval strikes, search and rescue exercises as well as the impact of the ships of the Baltic Fleet.
Naval aircraft launched a missile attack on convoys and protection ships in the Baltic Sea.
Having received data on rocket launches from virtual enemy ships and the take-off of aircraft, the air defense systems of escort ships were put on alert, electronic warfare systems for camouflage for misinformation of the enemy were activated.
At the next stage of the exercise, the crews of the ships located and ranked the targets, and the anti-aircraft missile and artillery crews destroyed cruise missiles and virtual enemy aircraft in the most remote line of defense.
The purpose of the exercise was to elaborate the scenarios of guarding the convoy, repelling air attacks from a virtual enemy from various heights and conducting combat operations against surface ships.
The Baltic Fleet task forces, consisting of the Ships Odintsovo, Zeleny Dol, Sovetsk, Passat and Liven, and the vessels Chuvashia and Dimitrovgrad continue to perform tasks as part of the exercise.
The crews of the ships completed the tasks of searching for ships and locating a virtual enemy in the Baltic Sea. This was followed by electronic launches of the Kalibr, P-120 Malachite (4K85) and P-270 Moskit missile systems at the identified naval targets.
As a result of electronic launches, all the set targets were successfully hit.
During the performance of their duties, the crews of the ships carried out a series of exercises such as defense against sabotage while performing a set of measures for air defense, anti-ship and anti-submarine defense.
The pilots of the Baltic Fleet during the exercise tried to hit a convoy of a virtual enemy.
As part of the command and staff exercise of the Baltic Fleet forces, the crews of the Su-24M frontline tactical bombers and the Su-30SM fighters bombed surface targets in sea areas of the Baltic Sea.
A virtual enemy attempted a landing on a coast of the Kaliningrad region. Immediately a Su-24M was sent which preceded the main blow.
After locating the virtual enemy, Su-24M and Su-30SM aircraft took off along with Su-27 fighters that provided coverage.
In total, up to 15 bombers and multi-role fighters of the Baltic Fleet naval aviation participated in the exercise.
In the area there are also three MiG-31s with Kinzhal hypersonic missiles...
Address by the Prime Minister of Estonia
In her address, the Prime Minister of Estonia, Kaya Callas, said the following:
"The mobilization announced in Russia did not change the image of the threat to us. Estonia is protected and will remain protected. We can all continue our daily activities calmly, knowing that Estonia is protected by our own defence forces and our allies in NATO and the European Union.
Dear people of Estonia, I am addressing you because in recent days they have brought news from the security front, which has raised questions among people. And I believe that in turbulent times for the world, it is necessary to talk directly about these issues.
Russia is holding fake referendums in Ukraine with the aim of annexing the occupied territories to Ukraine. Vladimir Putin threatens with nuclear weapons and announced a mobilization. It's meant to scare, and that's nothing new. There is currently no direct military threat against Estonia and we should not be discouraged.
On Thursday, the government decided to invite 2,861 reservists and defense allies to the additional training rally "Okas 2022". We have done such exercises in the past and we will definitely do it in the future.
This year's "Okas" has the distinction of being the biggest gathering we have ever organized. This means defensive capability – readiness and confidence that we know exactly what to do in the event of a crisis. We have a capable defensive force, a will to defend and world-class equipment. We exercise so that what we practice is never needed.
I thank all the families whose mother, father, brother, sister, son or daughter will help strengthen our defense in the coming days. And I thank all the employers for their understanding.
The announcement of the mobilisation in Russia has raised many questions among the people of Estonia. I assure everyone that the border between Estonia and Russia is protected. Estonia closed the border to Russian tourists as early as September 19. It was the right decision at the right time. Estonia is a home for our people, not for refugees coming from an aggressive country.
There are also people with Russian citizenship living in Estonia, who Putin will most likely call to war. I believe that no one who lives in Estonia and shares our values is ready to go to a criminal war against Ukraine. Democracy and freedom are values that everyone in Estonia knows their value and importance. We have a common future, a common security and a common home, let's focus on that.
If, however, there is anyone who is thinking of joining the Russian forces, my message is specific: do not go, because there is no turning back. Anyone who raises a gun against a free nation, a free Ukraine, also raises a gun against Estonia and commits a crime that we will not forgive.
Estonia supports Ukraine together with its Western allies unreservedly and for as long as necessary.
Dear Estonian citizens, let us remain calm in difficult times and take care of each other. Together we can overcome the difficult times.
Russia will try to divide our society. Hybrid-type attacks, cyberattacks are likely to occur...
I ask you to be ready and calm to face difficult situations, such as possible temporary power outages.
The armed forces of Finland and Lithuania are also on alert
Finland is closely monitoring the situation in its neighbour Russia after Russian President Vladimir Putin today declared partial mobilisation, Finnish Defence Minister Andy Kaikkonen said.
"Regarding the areas around Finland, I can say that the military situation is stable and calm," Kaikkonen pointed out.
"Our armed forces are well prepared and we are closely monitoring the situation."
In increased readiness
At the same time, Lithuania announced that it had increased the readiness of its army's immediate response units "in order to prevent any provocation by the Russian side," according to the country's Defense Minister Arvindas Anushauskas.
"As Russia's partial mobilization also concerns the Kaliningrad region, Lithuania cannot just monitor," he added.
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