WorldNew air defenses appear around Putin’s Valdai residence, analysis shows

Russia has built another ring of air-defense towers within 50 kilometers of Vladimir Putin’s Valdai residence, bringing the reported total to about 49 or 50. RFE/RL and an OSINT analyst say the perimeter also covers Khotilovo military base and a secret biological laboratory on Lisiy Island; some towers remain unconfirmed.

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TThe Kyiv Independent★★★☆☆2026-10-25 16:13Original