Russia has doubled the number of S-400 air defense system it deploys in its far east region as part of a larger military buildup in the region.
Reports in Russian state-media, citing the Russian Defense Ministry, say that Moscow has deployed yet another S-400 missile defense system to the Kamchatka Peninsula; according to the Russian defense ministry. The reports said that Russia ultimately intends to deploy five S-400 systems to protect Kamchatka’s skies.
The S-400 is one of the most advanced air defense systems in the world, and can be equipped with missiles with ranges between 120 km to 400 km (long-range). The system can shoot down anything from small aircraft to ballistic missiles carrying nuclear warheads.
WNU Editor: The Russian focus from the media has always been on Europe, but Russia is also an Asian country and the Pacific side of the Arctic is seen as critical for Russian trade and energy with Asia.
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