Posted on 07/10/2016 6:01:45 PM PDT by TigerLikesRooster
Myth or Reality? Russian Missiles on Kurils in Response to THAAD in S Korea
Military & Intelligence
16:03 09.07.2016(updated 12:48 10.07.2016)
Russia may deploy additional missile systems to the Far East, including on the Kuril Islands, in response to the plans of the United States to deploy missile defense complexes in South Korea, Leonid Ivashov, president of the Academy of Geopolitical Problems, told RIA Novosti.
The expert commented on recent reports citing a source in the Russian Foreign Minister. In particular, the source said that Russian military planning will take into account Seoul’s decision to deploy US THAAD missile systems in the country.
"The possible responsive measures to a THAAD system in South Korea may include deployment of new striking forces in Russia’s Far East. For example, warships of the Pacific Fleet could be equipped with Kalibr missiles," Ivashov suggested.
Moreover, additional ground-based missile systems could be deployed in the Eastern Military District, including on the Kuril Islands, but Japan should be notified of the move, the expert said.
At the same time, Ivashov underscored that Moscow would use diplomacy as the primary tool in dealing with South Korea. Russia will notify the South Korean government of the possible scenarios of military response before it will start deploying weapons.
The analyst added that China may be Russia’s ally in opposing a US missile system in South Korea. Beijing is not interested in the buildup of American military presence in the region.
Russia will build on the Iturup and Kunashir Islands (Kuril Islands) fortifications, firing ranges and a storage base for ammunition and military equipment, the Russian Special Construction Agency reported recently.
"The initiative includes construction of military facilities like fortified positions, training ranges, and warehouses. It also includes infrastructure objects for personnel," the press-service reported.
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Barack Obama is no John Kennedy.
Eagerly awaiting the excuses FReepers make for the Russians. Putin does carry his mom’s crucifix, after all.
The Russians could care less about THAAD in South Korea. They are very upset about Aegis in Poland.
Given THAADs defended area footprint and the geographic location... I can’t see why Russia would give a flying rip about it. If they want to waste the resources to set up missile systems to “counter” THAAD ... I’d say that’s great. That is just that many missile systems they don’t have available to threaten someone else.
If true than what Russia is doing outrageous and inexcusable South Korea. Has a fundamental right to defend their sovereignty.
The Russians have a long history of sending weapons and military advisors to South Korea.
Heh...oops!
The Russians have a long history of sending weapons and military advisors to North Korea.
[Little correction there.]
Ping
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I don’t think they will install any actual systems. They just want to make noise to advance the image of Russia being an eternal victim of aggressive USA. Some low information people might buy it.
If they are going to go on about missiles it would be nice
to specify what kind.
Russians are clamping down on Christians at this time. They are not being allowed to preach outside of the church building.
That is because they are not Russian Orthodox Christians.
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