Recent discussions have raised alarms about Moldova being the Kremlin's next target, with a particular focus on the Transnistria region. There are reports suggesting that Transnistria may be considering a referendum on annexation to Russia, a move that could support Russian hybrid operations against Moldova. Skeptics, however, question the feasibility of such an annexation, citing logistical challenges including the potential loss of Russia's VDV in a suicidal Il-76 drop or its few remaining landing ships in the Black Sea. Ukraine's Defence Intelligence has noted that the rumors about Transnistria's request to join Russia for about 15 years remain unconfirmed.
🤔 Rumour that Transnistria will ask to join Russia is unconfirmed – Ukraine's Defence Intelligence https://t.co/0RUGQOF5IB
WARNING: Transnistria May Organize a Referendum on Annexation to Russia to Support Russian Hybrid Operation Against Moldova | Institute for the Study of War https://t.co/x5JSDOAuI9
I lot of people are talking about the “Transnistria calls for Russian annexation” thing How exactly would Russia do that? Lose what remains of the VDV in a suicidal Il-76 drop or lose the few landing ships they have left in the Black Sea the second they get close to the shore?
My thoughts on the 'Transnistria may request Russian annexation' story is that South Ossetia has been requesting this for about 15 years (and it actually borders Russia). I would be pretty amazed if this goes anywhere.
Moldova is the Kremlin's next target https://t.co/5XPC8QAXvm