Bangladesh, Feb. 23 -- NATO is planning to extend its Cold War-era fuel pipeline system from western Germany into Poland and the Czech Republic, according to a report by the German newspaper Der Spiegel. Citing an internal memo from the Bundeswehr, Germanys armed forces, the report suggests that the expansion is part of the military blocs preparation for a potential Russian attack on its eastern member states. This development marks a significant escalation in NATOs logistical capabilities as tensions between the West and Russia continue to mount.

Originally built in the late 1950s, NATOs Central European Pipeline System (CEPS) was designed to meet fuel needs during peace, crises, and conflict across central Europe. The system transporte...