Putin's remote fortress gains seven new anti-aircraft towers and expanded underground network
Since March 2026, Vladimir Putin's secluded residence north-west of Moscow has been fitted with seven additional anti-aircraft towers, bringing the total to 27, and features an extensive underground bunker system.
Radio Svoboda reports that the luxury compound, set on a peninsula surrounded by dark forests and the black waters of lakes Valdaï and Oujine, now hosts seven new air-defence towers. The defenses total 27 towers. Beneath the ornate surface lies a blockhouse and a complex of tunnels and elevators connecting two subterranean levels. Experts say Putin has spent considerable time in these shelters over the past decade.
Why it matters
The expansion shows Putin's focus on personal security and the militarisation of his private residences.
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