Редакция S04E249 - От «бетонки» до «Пэтриота»: как работает противовоздушная оборона / Редакция контекст

The recent strike on the Dnieper River once again showed how relevant a topic has become, until recently far from the general public — the device of air defense.

And it is clear why: in the 21st century, any large-scale conflict is largely a war in the air, and with what is in the air. No wonder such a stir was caused by reports about the supply of Patriot anti-aircraft missile systems to Kiev. Are they that good?

What are the differences between the American and Soviet, and later Russian air defense models? And what role did the highway around Moscow, popularly called "concrete", play in its formation? See in the new issue of "Editorial. Context"