Russia’s strategic footprint has extended deep into Latin America as Venezuelan forces deploy Russian-made Buk-M2E air defense systems around Caracas. The move, triggered by U.S. B-1B Lancer bomber flights near Venezuelan airspace, transforms the Caribbean into a new front of deterrence. The Buk-M2E, supported by S-300VM and Pechora-2M systems, forms a dense shield that challenges American air dominance. With its 9S36 and “Snow Drift” radars capable of detecting multiple targets over 100 kilometers away, the system offers more than just protection—it’s a message. Every radar lock, every relocation, signals Moscow’s reach and Caracas’s defiance. In a single deployment, Russia has turned Venezuela into the symbol of forward defense—proof that deterrence itself has become the new weapon.
00:00 Intro
00:32 Shadows Over the Caribbean
02:17 Engineering Deterrence
03:59 Russian Forward Defense in Latin America
05:03 Training, Mobility, and Message
05:36 Political Implications
06:41 Old Rivalries, New Airspace
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00:00 Intro
00:32 Shadows Over the Caribbean
02:17 Engineering Deterrence
03:59 Russian Forward Defense in Latin America
05:03 Training, Mobility, and Message
05:36 Political Implications
06:41 Old Rivalries, New Airspace
Sources: https://pastelink.net/rg9kk9oc
Subscribe Now: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UChV4QzqHGujo4A_yu-iUjLg?sub_confirmation=1
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