Russia bringing air defense to Crimea from other directions – Ukrainian Navy

09:28, 13.05.2025 1 min read

Russia is deploying air defense systems to the occupied Crimean peninsula, exposing other areas, said Dmytro Pletenchuk, a representative of the Naval Forces of the Armed Forces of Ukraine.

"Crimea is a symbolic and logistical value for Russia. The density of air defense on the island is higher than in many regions of the Russian Federation itself. Due to sanctions and a lack of microelectronics, the Russians have limited opportunities to replenish losses," Pletenchuk said on the air of a Ukrainian national telethon.

He noted that since the beginning of 2024, Ukrainian forces have destroyed a significant number of Russian air defenses, struck the headquarters of the Black Sea Fleet and other facilities, but the Russian Federation continues to launch drones from the territory of Crimea.

"These are mobile installations that can be moved, but they mostly use proven locations," Pletenchuk added.