Russian Expert Says Mobile Units Downing Most Drones Penetrating Deep Into Russia
Oleg Ivanov tells TASS that mobile armed units have become an effective layered defense against UAVs along Russia's border, particularly in the Kursk Region
A Russian expert has said that most unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) attempting to fly deep into Russian territory are being intercepted by mobile armed units stationed along the border, according to a report by the Russian state news agency TASS.
Oleg Ivanov, cited by TASS, said these mobile units have developed into an effective layered defense system, with particular success noted in the Kursk Region, which borders Ukraine.
According to the report, the mobile armed units operate as part of a broader air defense strategy aimed at intercepting drones before they can penetrate further into Russian territory. TASS did not provide additional details on the specific composition or equipment used by these units, nor did it specify the exact volume or origin of the UAVs being intercepted.
The Kursk Region has been an area of heightened military activity following cross-border incursions attributed to Ukrainian forces in recent periods, making it a focal point for Russian defensive operations against aerial threats.
TASS did not provide further elaboration on the methodology behind Ivanov's assessment or additional data supporting the claim regarding the proportion of UAVs downed by these mobile units compared to other air defense systems.
Sources
- Most UAVs flying deep into Russia downed by mobile armed units along border — expert — TASS (Russia)
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