ISW explained why air defense systems were installed in Moscow

The Kremlin is likely to intensify its efforts to prepare the population of the Russian Federation for a protracted war against Ukraine. It is for this purpose that air defense systems have been installed in Moscow in recent days, Report informs, citing the Institute.

It notes that the Kremlin has likely deployed air defense systems in Moscow to create a new picture of a war that is more dangerous for Russian society.

According to ISW experts, this display of air defense systems is also likely part of a nascent campaign to promote a number of analogies to World War II combat operations, when air defense systems were installed directly throughout Moscow.