The history of air defense in Russia harks back to the imperial times. In 1914, Russia established the first artillery and machinegun units to counter German and Austrian airplanes during World War I.
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S-400 & Co: Russia Celebrates Air Defense Forces Day
S-400 & Co: Russia Celebrates Air Defense Forces Day
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Russia marks the Air Defense Forces Day on the second Sunday of April. 09.04.2017, Sputnik International
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S-400 & Co: Russia Celebrates Air Defense Forces Day
15:59 GMT 09.04.2017 (Updated: 19:30 GMT 19.10.2022)
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Russia marks the Air Defense Forces Day on the second Sunday of April.
