Electronic Warfare
Kaliningrad: A Hub Of Russian Electronic Warfare Systems
This Russian exclave was a settlement gift from the Allies after WWII and is now a thorn in NATO’s side
Kaliningrad, a tiny Russian exclave between Poland and Lithuania, has a much-contested history. Founded in the 13th century as Königsberg, it served as the capital of Prussia for centuries.
Between 1454–1455 the city, then known as Królewiec, was briefly incorporated into the Kingdom of Poland. Then in 1456–1657, following the Thirteen Years’ War, it became a fiefdom under the Polish king, meaning it had a degree of autonomy while still acknowledging Polish authority. While Poland didn’t have complete and continuous control over Kaliningrad, it did hold significant influence for over 200 years.
It was never Russian. But…
After World War II, the Potsdam Agreement awarded the city/enclave to the Soviet Union, and it was renamed Kaliningrad.
Poland has recently reverted to using the Polish name of Królewiec, much to the annoyance of Russia.
Though heavily damaged during the war, the city was rebuilt and became a major industrial and military centre. Today, it is the only ice-free Russian port on the…
