33 air defence positions deployed around Alabuga in Tatarstan

Expansion of the perimeter around production facilities

The Russian Federation is actively strengthening the security of facilities where Geran and Shahed type unmanned aerial vehicles are produced. Thirty-three air defence positions have already been deployed around the Alabuga special economic zone in Tatarstan. This is reported by Radio Svoboda.

New infrastructure changes in satellite imagery

An analysis of current satellite data indicates significant changes on the factory site since spring 2026. Several concrete towers intended for the placement of air defence systems have been constructed around the main assembly site for strike drones. New platforms for Pantsir or Tor systems have also appeared.

Additionally, towers for heavy-calibre anti-aircraft machine guns have been installed at the facility. Structures with anti-drone nets are being stretched over the production buildings.

One of the best-protected facilities in the Russian Federation

The publication notes that Alabuga remains one of the most protected facilities in Russia against UAV strikes. A comparison is made with the residence of Russian dictator Vladimir Putin in Valdai.

It is worth noting that the last attack by Ukrainian forces on this industrial zone using drones took place in June 2025.