Satellites detected new air defenses of Russian invaders on Zmiinyy Island
Russian invaders have installed new air defense systems on the captured Ukrainian island of Snake Island.
This is evidenced by satellite images of the company Planet Labs from June 10, 2022.
It is reported that the Rushists deployed their air defense systems on the island on June 9.
OSINT (open-source intelligence) teams believe these are TOR-type systems.
TOR is capable of engaging air targets located at a distance of 15 km and an altitude of up to 10 km.
New Satellite Image – Snake Island (10/6/22)
Multiple new TOR air defence systems on the island, recently dropped off by the crane on 9/6/22.
Image c/o – @planet pic.twitter.com/5598Hj1BsE
— OSINT-88 (@OSINT88) June 11, 2022
British intelligence reported that after the loss of the cruiser Moscow in April, Russian forces probably transferred some air defense equipment to Zmiiniy Island, in particular, SA-15 and SA-22 systems.
It was noted that these weapons were presumably intended for the anti-aircraft defense of Russian warships operating in the vicinity of Zmiiniy Island.