Russia builds new air defence shield in Siberia to fulfill Putin's Far East dreams
Russia has announced the formation of a new anti-aircraft missile regiment in the Republic of Khakassia located in the southwestern part of Eastern Siberia - a region close to Mongolia which is not only rich in natural resources but also houses the country's largest hydropower plant. "An anti-aircraft missile regiment armed with Pantsir-S anti-aircraft missile and gun systems will be formed in the Republic of Khakassia in 2022. The personnel of the military unit will be on alert for the air defence of the region," the Russian Ministry of Defence announced on Tuesday. The Pantsir-S anti-aircraft missile and cannon system is designed for air defence of small military and administrative-industrial facilities, areas from aircraft, helicopters, cruise missiles and precision weapons. It is also deployed for strengthening the air defence groups in repelling massive airstrikes. The S-400 'Triumph' air defence missile system The complex armament, detailed the Press Servic