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doctrine-change2026-06-06 23:03 UTC🇷🇺 Russia (testing location not specified)
Russia tests stationary "Citadel" anti-aircraft system variant with 100mm gun for drone targets
A Russian source reports testing a stationary variant of the "Citadel" anti-aircraft artillery system using a 100mm naval-derived A-190 gun and programmable airburst shells. The system is described as intended to engage drone-type targets up to about 7 km altitude as a cheaper alternative to missiles.
DETAILS
Type
doctrine-change
Occurred
2026-06-06 23:03
Reported
2026-06-06
Location
Russia (testing location not specified)
Coordinates
64.6863, 97.7453
Confidence
62 / 100
DAMAGE ASSESSMENT
No damage reported; discussion concerns testing and intended capability against drones.
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