Russia deploys missiles fitted with S-400 Triumf air defense system, which can hit target at a distance twice the range of the US Patriot. "The S-400 system is being successfully deployed with air defense units," said the head of the Russian Air Force, RIA Novosti reported.
The placement, currently in process in Moscow's vicinity, is aimed at guarding the capital's surrounding airspace.
"At present, we are testing a new missile for this system," Col. Gen. Alexander Zelin added.
Another missile complex enhanced with the S-400 defense technology was earlier deployed in the area. Russia is expected to arm 18 battalions with the system until 2015.
Its strike capability enables the S-400 to hit targets within 400 kilometers (248.5 miles) which is equal to two times the distance flown by the US MIM-104 Patriot missiles.
The US says its plans for setting up bases is Poland equipped with the Patriot is aimed at warding off potential strikes from 'rogue states' in the Middle and Far East.
Moscow has denounced the move saying that Washington is using the 'rogue states' as an excuse to jeopardize Russia's sovereignty.
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