Approximately 60% of Russia’s air defense assets have been withdrawn from their strategic locations since the onset of the Ukraine conflict in 2022. This redeployment is a response to the increasing threat posed by Ukrainian drones, compelling the Kremlin to enhance defenses in major urban areas, including Moscow and Saratov. Experts suggest that the current military strategy reflects a growing disparity between the targets needing protection and the available defense resources, raising questions about future military posture post-conflict.