The Ministry of Defense of the Russian Federation has formed parts of the air defense of the Aerospace Forces (VKS) of the Russian Federation in new regions. It is reported by Interfax with reference to the military department.
The Russian Ministry of Defense announced that air defense units and formations (Air Defense) have been formed and completed in the new regions. The department clarified that in the course of the special military operation (SVO), all modern air defense systems are used: Pantsir-S and S-400 Triumph combat vehicles – a long-range air defense system (JSC Concern VKO Almaz-Antey ), as well as the Buk-M3 and S-300V4 military air defense systems.
“In the new regions of the Russian Federation, air defense units and formations of the Aerospace Forces have been formed, which, together with formations and military units of the military air defense, successfully solve the tasks of covering important facilities, large administrative and industrial centers located in the special operation zone,” the military department said.