Russia Builds Massive Electronic Warfare Hub Near NATO’s Borders

Russia is building a large-scale signals intelligence (SIGINT) station in Kaliningrad, positioned close to NATO’s eastern flank, according to reports by TSN and Tochnyi published on August 21.

The facility is being constructed near Chernyakhovsk, less than 100 kilometers from the borders of Poland and Lithuania. Satellite imagery shows dozens of antennas arranged in circular patterns, forming one of the largest interception complexes of its kind in Europe.

Analysts say the location gives Moscow significant intelligence reach, enabling the interception of military and civilian communications deep inside NATO territory, including Poland, Lithuania, and Germany.

“From this site, Russia will be able to monitor tactical transmissions, radar networks, and even elements of civilian infrastructure across the alliance,” Tochnyi reported.

Military experts warn that beyond intelligence collection, the system could also enhance Russia’s capacity to interfere with NATO’s command and communication lines in a crisis.

Kaliningrad, already heavily militarized with missile systems and radar stations, now gains an additional role as a central hub for Russian electronic surveillance in Europe. Observers say this development further underscores Moscow’s preparations for long-term confrontation with NATO.

Earlier, it was reported that Polish scientists traced disruptive GNSS (Global Navigation Satellite System) interference over the Baltic Sea to Russian electronic-warfare facilities located near Kaliningrad, including coastal antenna complexes suspected of influencing civilian and military navigation systems.

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