Russia Deploys Air Defense Systems Around Moscow (Update)

 

Daily Mail: Putin deploys air defence systems around Moscow amid fears of Ukrainian strikes on the capital 

* Vladimir Putin has deployed S-400 defence missiles to Russian capital Moscow 

* The S-400 'Triumf' air defence system, with a range of 248 miles, is designed to destroy aircraft, cruise and ballistic missiles, including medium-range missiles 

* Its deployment to Moscow comes after two suspected Ukrainian drone strikes hit two air bases deep inside Russia in December, damaging two bombers 

Russia has deployed its lethal anti-aircraft systems around Moscow in a sign that Vladimir Putin is taking precautions against a potential strikes from Ukraine.  

Putin has now deployed Russia's fearsome S-400 defence missiles to two locations in the capital amid fears Kyiv could launch attacks on the city. 

The S-400 'Triumf' air defence system is designed to destroy aircraft, cruise and ballistic missiles, including medium-range missiles. It can also be used against ground objectives.  

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WNU Editor: Another sign that Russia is expecting a major escalation in the war, with Moscow becoming a target for long range missiles and drones. 

Russia Deploys Air Defense Systems Around Moscow (Update)  

Russia Puts Air Defenses on Moscow Rooftops Amid Fear of Long-Range Strike -- Newsweek  

Pantsir Air Defense Systems Appear On Moscow Rooftops -- Warzone/The Drive  

Defensive missile systems erected on Moscow rooftops -- The Guardian  

Russian air defense systems spotted on top of Moscow’s buildings -- Defence Blog  

Air Defense System Installed On Building Of Russian Defense Ministry In Moscow -- Ukrainian News