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The Air and Missile Defense Forces (Russian: Войска противовоздушной и противоракетной обороны) is one of three branches of the Russian Aerospace Forces.[1] The branch was formed in 2015 during the creation of the Russian Aerospace Forces as the branch responsible for all strategic land-based air defense.[2]
| Air and Missile Defense Forces | |
|---|---|
| Active | 2015–present |
| Country |  Russian Federation |
| Part of |  Russian Aerospace Forces |
| Commanders | |
| Commander-in-Chief of the Aerospace Forces |  |
| Commander of the Air and Missile Defense Forces | Andrey Semyonov |
The primary combat formation of the unit is the 1st Special Purpose Air and Missile Defense Army.[2]
As of 2023 the commander of the branch is Lieutenant General Andrei G. Dyemin.[3]
Structure of the branch as of 2023:[4]
- Lieutenant General Viktor Gumyony (2015–2018)
- Colonel General Yury Grekhov (2018–2021)
- Lieutenant General Andrey Dyomin (2021–2023)
- Lieutenant General Andry Semyonov (2023–)
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