According to Al Jazeera, Russia has advanced air defense systems, including the S-400 and S-300 air defense systems, as well as the Pantsir-S1 anti-aircraft missile and gun system, which successfully fulfill their tasks. Despite this, how the drones were able to overcome the defenses and reach the Kremlin remains a mystery.
Moscow is one of the safest capitals in the world and the major powers generally use modern multi-level defense systems to protect their decision-making centers. The Kremlin is surrounded by a missile shield designed to intercept any nuclear or strategic missile, the authors of the article claim.
In addition, air defense systems have been deployed around the Russian capital, including S-400 anti-aircraft missile systems, which are considered among the best in the world. The S-400 is able to detect any air target at a distance of up to 400 kilometers and simultaneously fire at up to 80 targets, each aiming at two missiles. In addition to the S-400, there is the S-300 complex, designed to destroy aerodynamic and ballistic air attack weapons at a distance of up to 250 kilometers.
Russia is also protecting critical installations with short-range systems, including the Pantsir-S1, which is considered Moscow’s “guardian of the skies” and is capable of tracking and destroying air targets up to 20 kilometers away. Pantsir-S1 is equipped with 12 rocket launchers and two autocannons used against ballistic missiles and multiple rocket launchers.
In addition, the Russian authorities are taking other measures to protect central Moscow and the Kremlin, including shutting down air and ground navigation systems and all means of communication while the president and high-level politicians are away.
Recall that one of the unmanned aerial vehicles exploded over the Senate Palace, where the residence of President Vladimir Putin is located. According to official figures, no one was injured, there was no damage and the duplicate of the presidential standard was not damaged.
Russian authorities accused Ukraine of a terrorist attack. Representatives of the Ukrainian authorities deny their involvement in the incident. In Russian cities, a ban on the use of drones has been introduced.
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