In 2025, the long-range strikes carried out by the SSU’s Special Operations Centre Alfa reduced the number of russian Pantsir surface-to-air missile and gun systems by half.

The Pantsir is one of russia’s key modern air defence systems. The cost of a single system ranges from USD 15 to 20 million. These anti-aircraft missile systems are the most effective in countering Ukrainian long-range drones.

That is why the systematic destruction of Pantsir systems serves a strategic objective: to break through russia’s air defence network and create corridors for striking targets deep in its rear. This enables the Ukrainian Defence Forces to effectively target military bases, ammunition depots, airfields and other installations.

Notably, the total value of all russian air defence systems destroyed by the SSU’s Alfa unit in 2025 is estimated at approximately USD 4 billion.