Ozetta
Dutch news, in your languageTuesday, 29 September 2026No. 19,471

Defence

Modern Russian Air Defense Still Struggles to Counter Ukrainian Drones

de Volkskrant29 September · 18:4954 min ago

Russia continues to fail in effectively countering Ukrainian attacks deep within its territory, despite possessing a comprehensive and modern air defense network. The Ukrainian military recently claimed the destruction of a Pantsir-S2 system in the Bryansk region, highlighting vulnerabilities in Russia's ability to intercept low-flying drones. While think tanks note that systems like the S-400 remain formidable against aircraft, the Kremlin has issued decrees requiring large companies to fund their own drone defenses or face temporary state takeover. This struggle underscores the broader challenge even advanced militaries face against simple drone threats.

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