Sunday, February 15, 2026

Ukraine destroys half of Russia's 'key' Pantsir air defense systems

"The Alpha unit of Ukraine's Security Service (SBU) destroyed half of Russia's stockpile of
the coveted Pantsir air defense system, the SBU announced Feb. 14.

"The 'Pantsir' is one of Russia's modern and key air defense systems. The cost of a single system ranges from $15 to $20 million. These anti-aircraft missile systems are the most effective in countering Ukrainian long-range drones," the announcement read.
The "systemic destruction" of the air defense system has the "strategic goal" of making Russia vulnerable to long-range strikes as Moscow continues to wage its war, the SBU said.
A diminished arsenal allows the Armed Forces to effectively strike Russian "military bases, warehouses, airfields, and other occupied facilities." KI

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