Fear of drone attacks: Russians are building anti-aircraft towers in their own country

Fear of drone strikes
The Russians are building anti-aircraft towers in their own country

09/05/2023, 00:10

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Earlier this year, the Russian Armed Forces deployed anti-aircraft systems in administrative buildings in Moscow. Now military planners are going a step further. Footage shows specially constructed metal turrets and ramps where weapons are placed.

Presumably to prevent drone attacks, the Russian military has built metal towers and special arches in the country, on which Pantsir S-1 anti-aircraft systems are stationed. This is shown by the recordings of the state news channel Rossiya 24, which were broadcast on Sunday. Apparently, Russia’s military planners hope to make it easier to intercept unmanned aerial vehicles that have been attacking Russian territories for weeks.

Based on broadcast footage, the Czech journalist concluded Mark Krutow Land one of the anti-aircraft positions. Accordingly, the shown facility with two ramps is located near the village of Sarechi, less than ten kilometers from the Novo-Okaryovo estate, where Russian President Vladimir Putin lives. According to Kruto, this position has been around for some time, but has been expanded and reinforced with arcs in recent weeks.

Military Inspector HI Sutton Based on the pictures, he compared it to the flag towers of the Third Reich. High-altitude bunkers with mounted anti-aircraft guns were to keep Allied bomber fleets in check during World War II, while providing protection for the population. A higher position should give the “flak” a clear field of fire.

The idea of ​​deploying Pantir-type anti-aircraft systems at high altitudes is not new to Russia either. The Kremlin deployed the systems in early January at several administrative buildings in Moscow. According to experts, size and speed are key issues in countering drones. However, common air defense systems are typically calibrated for large and fast objects such as rockets, airplanes and helicopters, whereas drones are often smaller and slower.

The Pantsir S-1 is a mobile surface-to-air missile system and is suitable for short-range and high-altitude targets. It has been in service with the Russian Armed Forces since 2012. Mounted on a four-axle truck, the system often takes over the asset protection of airports and headquarters.