Overview
- Investigative reports using Planet.com imagery say seven new towers for Pantsir short‑range air defenses were added in March, with several already carrying missiles.
- The new positions create inner and outer rings around the property and raise the local tally to about 27 air‑defense systems.
- Construction began March 17, according to Radio Svoboda’s satellite analysis reported by Kyiv Post and confirmed in French press coverage.
- The Kremlin claimed 91 Ukrainian drones targeted the site in December 2025, a charge Kyiv denies and independent outlets have not verified.
- The Valdai residence spans roughly 250 hectares and holds high symbolic value, with extensive amenities and reported frequent use by figures close to the president.