Germany Prepares for Potential NATO-Russia Conflict Casualty Surge

Germany's armed forces are devising strategies to handle as many as 1,000 wounded troops per day in the event of a large-scale conflict involving NATO and Russia. This comes amid persistent warnings from the alliance about a potential Russian attack by 2029.

Moscow has denied any plans for wartime aggression against NATO, but recent incursions of Russian jets and drones into NATO airspace have heightened concerns. Surgeon General Ralf Hoffmann noted that the number of injured would be contingent on battle intensity and military units engaged.

Germany is evolving its medical training based on lessons learned from the conflict in Ukraine. New strategies include adapting to injuries from drones and loitering munitions. The German military considers flexible transport like hospital trains and air evacuation to address future needs.

(With inputs from agencies.)