The “bottleneck” of NATO’s defense plan – the Elba Bridge

Russian attack NATO According to Der Spiegel, under a plan developed by the German Army in cooperation with its NATO partners, up to 800,000 soldiers and equipment should be transported eastwards via Germany in this scenario.

The Bundeswehr, state authorities and the federal government are continuing to work on this secret plan, Der Spiegel writes. In particular, we are looking at safety, congestion and alternatives for the route, as well as the ability of the civilian infrastructure to accommodate and maintain such a large number of vehicles and personnel. Der Spiegel mentions the Hohenwart Bridge over the Elbe River north of Magdeburg as a “bottleneck”, which is nearly 1,200 meters long. In the event of sabotage or a missile attack, the A2 would be completely paralyzed.

“We have no right to neglect our defense. Putin’s war economy is preparing for the next conflict. By 2029, we must be ready for defense and have countermeasures in place to prevent the worst-case scenario,” Pistorius said. To meet this challenge, the minister outlined three main issues: “equipment, personnel and finance.”

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