The systematic destruction of the air defense systems has the strategic goal of making Russia vulnerable to Ukrainian missile and drone attacks deep inside the country, the SBU said in a statement.
"Pantsir is one of Russia's most modern and important air defense systems. The cost of a single system ranges from $15 to $20 million."
In 2025, Russian air defense systems worth about $4 billion were destroyed or rendered harmless, according to the SBU. This allows Ukraine to effectively strike Russian "military bases, warehouses, airfields and other facilities."
