On 20 June, Dmitry Medvedev stated that there could no longer be any rules regarding Kyiv. At the same time, air defence systems are continuing to be deployed amongst residential buildings in Moscow.
- Medvedev called for unrestricted action against Kyiv.
- Air defence systems are being installed on the roofs of residential buildings in Moscow.
- Residents of Chertanovo have spotted new air defence systems.
- Air defence systems are becoming part of Moscow’s urban landscape.
Medvedev has made another strong statement
20 June Dmitry Medvedev responded to the latest drone attacks on Russian territory. According to him, due to the strikes on Russian cities, as far as Kyiv is concerned, «there can no longer be any rules». The Russian official also stated that any restrictions on actions against Ukraine are no longer relevant. Similar statements Medvedev does this regularly, calling for intensified attacks on Ukrainian cities and infrastructure.
In Moscow, air defence systems continue to be installed amongst residential buildings
Meanwhile, in the Chertanovo district of Moscow, local residents have spotted a new platform set up to house a «Pantsir» anti-aircraft missile and gun system. The structure was installed on the roof of one of the tallest residential blocks in the district. In recent years, the Russian authorities have been increasingly using residential buildings and civilian facilities for housing air defence system components. Similar systems have already been spotted on administrative buildings, near government offices and strategic sites.
The Russian capital is bracing itself for further attacks
The introduction of new items Air defence in Moscow This indicates that the Russian authorities view the threat of drone attacks as a long-term problem. Whereas air defence systems were previously concentrated mainly around military bases and government buildings, they are now increasingly being deployed directly in residential areas. For residents of high-rise blocks, this means that air defence installations are becoming part of the urban landscape, and the war itself is having an increasingly noticeable impact on life in Russia’s major cities.
Why it matters
Medvedev’s statements and the deployment of new air defence systems in Moscow demonstrate a shift in the Russian authorities’ approach to the war. The simultaneous escalation in rhetoric and the deployment of air defence systems amongst civilian buildings point to growing concern over drone strikes on targets deep within Russian territory.
