Partisans record relocation of Pantsir air defense system in Crimea
Photo: Partisans recorded the relocation of Pantsir air defense systems in Crimea (Getty Images)
Partisans recorded the relocation of the Pantsir S-1 complex in Crimea. Russian forces were carrying missiles in the same column, the partisan movement ATESH reports.
"Agents tracked the moment of relocation of the Pantsir-S1 anti-aircraft missile and gun system on the City Highway in Sevastopol," the report says.
The partisans revealed that the same convoy included ammunition and missiles in protective covers being transported on civilian trucks.
Situation with air defense in Crimea
Russian forces seized Crimea in 2014, turning the entire peninsula into a large-scale military facility.
Russia has stationed significant military equipment and personnel there, using these resources during the full-scale invasion of Ukraine and continuing to deploy them to the frontlines.
The numerous military facilities in Crimea require extensive air defense systems, which Russia has primarily placed along the occupied peninsula's coastline.
Ukraine's Defense Forces consider Russian military installations in Crimea legitimate targets, including the illegally constructed Crimean Bridge. Ukrainian forces have already struck the bridge twice, prompting Russian occupiers to strengthen its protection.
Recently, reports emerged that Russian forces are relocating air defense systems from Yevpatoria to bolster the security of the Kerch Bridge, fearing further Ukrainian strikes.
