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Satellite imagery from Planet Labs recorded Russian anti-aircraft missile forces and approximately 200 armoured combat vehicles deployed in two sections of Filativka, northern Crimea, with significant equipment increases observed at one site compared to April 27 imagery.

Filativka, Crimea
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Russian military relocated anti-aircraft missile forces and equipment to northern Crimea near Kherson region

Approximately 200 armoured combat vehicles, trucks, and command vehicles deployed in Filativka

Equipment levels increased significantly at one site between April 27 and May 6

Site contains barracks and fuel and lubricant depot

Russia may be deploying S-300 surface-to-air missiles, Iskander ballistic missiles, or Smerch multiple rocket launchers in the village of Filatovka in northern Crimea

Satellite images from Planet Labs dated May 6, 2022 show the deployment

Satellite imagery shows Russian forces concentrating large-scale military equipment, including anti-aircraft systems and armored vehicles, in Filatovka, northern Crimea.

The deployment involves approximately 200 combat armored machines and command vehicles, potentially including S-300, Iskander, or Smerch systems.

Satellite images show Russian military equipment, including S-300 and Iskander systems, deployed in Filativka.

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Extracted: 2026-07-18T17:01:42.870Z

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