At Least 33 Air Defense Positions Set Up Around Alabuga Drone Plant in Tatarstan
Since spring 2026, at least 33 air defense positions have been set up around the Alabuga special economic zone in Russia's Tatarstan, where Geran strike drones are made. Media reports compare the protection to that around Putin's residence at Valdai.
At least 33 air defense positions have been set up since spring 2026 around the Alabuga special economic zone in Russia's Tatarstan region. Russia produces Geran strike drones there, which Ukrainian media also describe as Shahed-type drones. The information was reported by the Ukrainian outlet Ukrainska Pravda, citing media reports.
Comparison with Valdai
According to these reports, the air defense deployed around the drone production site resembles the cover around Russian President Vladimir Putin's residence at Valdai. This suggests the facility is being protected with particular care.
What is known
The source text gives only limited information: the number of positions (at least 33), when they were set up (since spring 2026) and the site they cover. Other details, such as the types of air defense systems used or their exact locations, are not provided.
