Russia moves additional S-400 air defences to Moscow
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Updated · UNITED24 Media · May 3
Russia moves additional S-400 air defences to Moscow
10 articles · Updated · UNITED24 Media · May 3
Open-source footage on 3 May showed S-400 components moving through the capital before the 9 May Victory Day parade, though it was unclear whether they were reinforcements or routine repositioning.
Analysts say Moscow already has about 130 air-defence sites, including roughly 100 Pantsir-S1 systems and around 20 S-400 batteries, as authorities consider mobile restrictions and a reduced parade format.
Russia is expected to hold the 2026 parade without a mechanised column, while several regions have cancelled, scaled back or moved commemorations online because of the threat of Ukrainian drone strikes.
Will the combination of air defense upgrades and strict security restrictions be enough to prevent Ukrainian drone strikes during Moscow’s Victory Day events?
Does Russia’s decision to scale back its iconic Victory Day parade reveal deeper concerns about its ability to protect Moscow from evolving threats?