Russia expands defences around Putin's residence, builds over 50 air-defence towers

Russia has reportedly expanded the defences around President Vladimir Putin’s residence in Valdai, with satellite imagery showing more than 50 air-defence towers in and around the area. The move follows Russia’s December 2025 allegation that Ukraine attacked the residence with over 90 drones. Russian officials claimed the drones carried high-explosive warheads weighing approximately 6 kg each.