"Special forces of Ukraine's SBU Alpha unit have struck a devastating blow to Russia's air defences in 2025, destroying roughly half of the Pantsir missile and gun systems. The Pantsir is one of Moscow's most advanced air-defence systems, designed to stop drones and missiles. One system costs $15-20 million - and the Alpha unit has wiped out billions of dollars worth of equipment."
"The SBU says these strikes are not random - they are part of a carefully planned campaign to break through Russian air defence and tilt the battlefield in Ukraine's favour. With Russia's air-defence shield crippled, Ukrainian drones and missiles are striking deeper, faster, and more accurately than ever. "This is a strategic win that reshapes the battlefield," analysts say. From Kyiv to the frontlines, the message is clear: Russia's "invincible" air defence is far from untouchable."
Ukraine's SBU Alpha special forces destroyed roughly half of Russia's Pantsir missile-and-gun air-defence systems in 2025, removing about $4 billion in hardware. Each Pantsir costs $15–20 million, and the strikes wiped out billions of dollars worth of equipment. The systematic campaign aimed to break through Russian air defences and open corridors to targets deep behind enemy lines. With Russia's air-defence shield crippled, Ukrainian precision drones and long-range weapons can strike bases, airfields, warehouses, and command centers deeper, faster, and more accurately, reshaping the battlefield and undermining perceptions of an invincible shield.
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