Ukraine Destroys Half of Russia’s Pantsir Missile Systems in 2025
Long-range strikes by the SSU’s Special Operations Centre Alpha have significantly degraded Russia’s air defense capabilities in 2025. Notably, half of Russia’s modern Pantsir surface-to-air artillery and missile systems, valued between US$15 million and US$20 million each, were destroyed. This strategic action aims to dismantle enemy air defenses, creating corridors for Ukrainian forces to strike targets deep within Russian rear areas, including military bases and airfields. The overall value of Russian air defense systems eliminated by Alpha in 2025 is estimated at approximately US$4 billion.
John Q. Hosedrinker