Russia uses hybrid air defense systems due to shortage of 'Pantsir' systems — 'Flash'
Ukrinform
Due to a lack of Pantsir surface-to-air missile systems, Russia has begun using hybrid air defense solutions, including ground-based launchers for air-to-air missiles.
Serhii "Flash" Beskrestnov, an adviser to Ukraine's Minister of Defense, reported this on Telegram, according to Ukrinform.
"As is known, in countering our deep strikes, Russia relies on anti-aircraft and missile air defense. There are not enough Pantsir systems for the entire country, and hybrid systems have started to appear," he said.
According to him, in the city of Oryol, a vehicle-mounted launcher for R-77-1 air-to-air missiles was spotted.
As previously reported, Russian occupying forces have begun using guided "Shahed" drones to target Ukrainian mobile fire groups while they are engaging aerial threats.
