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Russia expands air defense around Moscow following drone attacks

Russia has significantly enhanced its air defense system around Moscow, with over 100 defensive units now stationed near the capital, according to the Kyiv Post.

Russia expands air defense around Moscow following drone attacks
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Russia has expanded its air defense system around Moscow, establishing a new ring of Pantsir missile defense systems. According to an analysis of satellite images, the number of defense units surrounding the capital has now surpassed 100.

Additionally, Yandex Maps has blurred the area around Vladimir Putin's residence in Valdai, a measure previously reserved for military-sensitive locations. These actions follow a series of Ukrainian drone attacks that came within six kilometers of the Kremlin.

Ukrainian News reports that another air defense ring is under construction around Moscow to counter the threat posed by drones, reflecting growing concerns about the security of the capital.

Source: www.kyivpost.com