Heavy Russian air defense loss: Command post in Sevastopol allegedly dismissed
Losses in air defense led to significant weakening of protection over Kherson region and Crimea (photo: Getty Images)
In temporarily occupied Crimea, the command of the Sevastopol air defense division of the Russian army is facing possible dismissal due to systematic losses of air defense systems, Ukrainian partisan movement Atesh reports.
"Due to accumulated losses in air defense units in Crimea, an inspection commission from Moscow has been sent to Sevastopol. According to Atesh agents, the issue of changing the command staff of the 31st air defense division is being considered," the publication says.
Partisans noted that the Sevastopol division is part of the 4th Guards Air and Air Defense Forces Army. It is responsible for covering the airspace over the peninsula, including areas of Sevastopol and Dzhankoi. For this, Russian forces use S-400 Triumf systems.
"Significant losses of air defense systems in recent times have led to noticeable weakening of the protection of the Kherson region and Crimea. Moscow, apparently, recognizes this," Atesh added.
