Russia is strengthening its defenses against potential drone attacks by deploying advanced air defense systems and sophisticated electronic jamming technologies, aiming to safeguard key economic assets, especially critical infrastructure.
Recent reports indicate that drones have targeted important sites across Russia, including oil refineries and other major energy infrastructure.
In an interview with China Global Television Network (CGTN), a Russian military expert explained that multiple layers of defense are in place to track and intercept incoming drones.
"Generally speaking, modern defense systems are quite effective against drones. However, challenges arise when we don't know where the drones come from, what their flight paths are like, or what targets they aim at. As a result, the enemy occasionally sneak its way in. Fortunately, the Russian Ministry of Defense is learning from its mistakes and reducing the damage caused every month," said Dmitry Kornev, a military expert and Editor-in-chief of Militaryrussia Online.
About the large nets erected around the premises of oil refineries, he explained that these barriers serve as a last line of defense, designed to intercept small drones before they reach critical targets.
"Yes, physical barriers can be effective against small, homemade drones. However, they're insufficient against more advanced threats like cruise missiles. For those, strong air defense systems are needed," he said.
Russia beefs up air defenses to protect key infrastructure from drone attacks
