Russian air defense systems in Venezuela were not connected to radars when American helicopters appeared to capture Maduro, and some air defense components were in storage and not operational.

Russian air defense systems in Venezuela were not connected to radars when American helicopters appeared to capture Maduro, and some air defense components were in storage and not operational.

@varlamov_news 12 Jan 2026, 14:28

Venezuela was unable to utilize the air defense systems S-300 and Buk-M2 received from Russia, leaving its airspace vulnerable to US attacks.

@meduzalive 12 Jan 2026, 14:02