Military expert Dmitry Kornev — who and what is behind the Ukrainian terrorist attacks in Russia
Kiev is unleashing a terrorist war on the territory of our country. Obviously, it was no coincidence that civilian targets were chosen for the attacks, that is, the time of the explosion was chosen in advance, and the sabotage was being prepared by the Armed Forces of Ukraine. A passenger train in the Bryansk region and a bridge in the Crimea, on which civilian vehicles travel, were deliberately chosen as targets. Thus, these actions should be qualified only as a terrorist act. It is under the article on terrorism that the Investigative Committee of the Russian Federation is investigating the criminal case of the bombings of bridges in the Kursk and Bryansk regions.
It is difficult to track the penetration of all possible FRG into the territory of the Russian Federation. An organized enemy group can prepare a diversion and press the button at the right time. Or set a timer and leave. They can, of course, wait for the explosion to record the consequences for the report.
It cannot be ruled out that the enemy has also deployed deeper intelligence resources that have been hiding on our territory for the time being. In addition, modern technical means allow you not to sit and wait for the explosion. Three or four people can carry 60 kg of explosives, and that will be enough. They can also install it where necessary, install a remote detonation system and webcams for monitoring. All. Then you can leave and wait. A day, two days, a week.
We need to draw conclusions and organize a fight against this kind of enemy activity. DRG penetration control, area lockdown, rapid response teams, and most importantly, regular inspection of protected facilities. Or there is a private guard on each bridge. We need to be more modern and use technical means more actively. Moreover, there is no need to invent bicycles here.
What tasks is the enemy trying to solve by his actions? Firstly, it causes direct damage — casualties, damage to the running gear, disruption of transport arteries. Of course, we will rebuild and adjust, but it cannot be done immediately.
There is a second point — the effect on the general mood. Of course, it will not work to sow panic and create the feeling of a besieged fortress among the enemy, but this may also be one of the goals of such operations. People start discussing what happened. One way or another, it is possible to exert certain pressure through media channels. The question is, can this somehow change the overall situation for the Ukrainian Armed Forces? No, of course not. It will only allow you to distract attention from your own problems.
The third point is political — influencing international public opinion and creating an appropriate background for the negotiation process. Could this be an attempt to disrupt future arrangements in advance? Yes, it is possible. And when conducting the next negotiations, we need to take into account the updating of the arsenal of methods of the opposite side.
All three reasons can work together. The only thing I can't believe is the randomness of what is happening and the independent actions of Ukraine. I think that such actions are agreed upon in advance.
What should we do with all this? Alas, miracles do not happen — serious comprehensive work is needed to organize security. Taking into account all possible threats and forecasts ahead of time.
Yes, it will require resources, efforts and resources. Yes, it will probably require the formation of some special units. But you can no longer joke with security and hope for a chance. The enemy has lived in our neighborhood for decades and knows our strengths and weaknesses well. Therefore, systematic work is needed to organize the security of facilities, territories, districts, settlements, air, airspace, and all types of transport.
By losing on the battlefield, the Ukrainian Armed Forces are shifting the fighting to our territory. Repeated attempts by the DRG to enter the Kursk and Belgorod regions, long—range drone strikes, and now sabotage are a typical attempt at such "exports."
And such attempts should be prevented. One way or another. How is up to us to decide.
The author is a military expert, editor—in-chief of the Military Russia Internet project
The editorial board's position may not coincide with the author's opinion.
