الروس يرقون أنظمة صواريخ تور المضادة للطائرات للدفاع ضد هجمات الطائرات المسيرة الأوكرانية والمدفعية

Russians have upgraded their Tor anti-aircraft missile systems to defend against Ukrainian attack drones and artillery. The Russian TASS news agency released footage of the upgraded vehicle. The purpose of this upgrade is to protect the anti-aircraft systems from being attacked by Ukrainian artillery and drones while they provide coverage for ground troops in the frontline zone. The Russians have installed spaced metal screens on at least one vehicle, covering the sides and upper hemisphere. The vehicle also has a “soft” defense. However, this additional armor will not protect against direct hits by artillery shells or GMLRS rockets with shrapnel warheads. The motive for this modernization could be the increasing number of attacks by Ukrainian bombers and FPV drones operating up to 30-40 kilometers away. The armor panels can protect against fragments and explosions from drones, but the radar and antennas of the system remain uncovered. It is unclear whether this modernization is the decision of the manufacturer or an improvisation by the Russian military. However, it is not the first attempt to protect the Tor SAMs, as in 2023, photos of a covered system were shared online.

The Tor SAMs have been vulnerable to strikes from loitering munitions and FPV drones, which have resulted in system losses. In recent months, Ukrainian Defense Forces have used specialized strike drones to target three such installations. The HIMARS rocket system’s guided munitions also pose a significant threat to these systems. The Russian military’s decision to upgrade the Tor anti-aircraft missile systems aims to enhance their defense against such attacks. The additional armor, in the form of spaced metal screens, provides protection against fragments and explosions from multirotor drones. However, it is important to note that this upgrade does not address the vulnerability of the system’s radar and antennas, which remain exposed. Overall, this modernization attempt reflects the ongoing conflict dynamics between Russia and Ukraine, with both sides continuously adapting their military capabilities to gain an advantage on the battlefield.

ملخص الأخبار

• الأنظمة الروسية للدفاع الجوي من نوع Tor-M2 تم تصميمها لتغطية القوات البرية في المنطقة الأمامية، الذي يعرضها للهجوم من المدفعية والطائرات المسيرة الأوكرانية.
• تم تحديث أنظمة الدفاع الجوي من خلال تثبيت ألواح معدنية متباعدة للحماية ضد الهجمات من طائرات المتعددة الدوارات والانفجارات.
• القرار الروسي بتطوير أنظمة الصواريخ المضادة للطائرات Tor يهدف لتعزيز دفاعهم ضد هذه الهجمات.
• هذه الحماية الإضافية لا تعالج ضعف الرادار والهوائيات في النظام التي ما زالت مكشوفة.