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Russia Increases Weapons and Troop Transport Across Crimea

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Russia Increases Weapons and Troop Transport Across Crimea
A Russian S-400B4 anti-aircraft missile system rolls past during a WWII Victory Parade rehearsal in Moscow on June 18, 2020, in front of a banner announcing a national vote on constitutional changes. (Source: Getty Images)

During March, increased movement of Russian military equipment was observed on roads in occupied Crimea, according to reports on March 24 from Ukrainian news outlet, Crimean Wind.

Two S-300/S-400 anti-aircraft missile launchers and a 96L6E radar station were seen moving toward the city of Saki.

A similar radar system was reportedly destroyed in Saki earlier this month, and the transported unit may be its replacement.

Additionally, three D-20 howitzers were moved through the Krasnoperekopsk district toward the Kherson region. Convoys of trucks carrying ammunition, personnel, and empty vehicles—ranging from three to ten trucks—were also reported across various routes in Crimea

Earlier, Ukrainian Special Operations Forces, working with the Defense Intelligence of Ukraine, Rocket Forces, and Artillery, destroyed four Russian helicopters—two Ka-52 attack helicopters and two Mi-8 transport helicopters—in Russia’s Belgorod region.

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