Military experts have provided revised scenario evaluations for the initial hour of a conflict between NATO and Russia, following Russia's recent deployment of Oreshnik missiles aimed at Kyiv. Utilizing established NATO and Russian military doctrines, evaluated missile stockpiles, and present troop placements in Eastern Europe, experts outline the probable progression of events during the first sixty minutes — starting from the detection of the first launch to coordinated strikes on essential NATO military assets, command centers, and air defense systems throughout Europe. Obligations under US NATO Article 5 would activate automatic participation, drawing American forces into direct engagement within the initial hour.
