Russia has reportedly recently sent Pantsir-S1 and Buk-M2E air defense systems to Venezuela, according to Russian deputy Alexei Zhuravlev. The parliamentarian also stated that Moscow could, in the future, supply long-range missiles such as Kalibr and Oreshnik, which have been used in attacks on Ukraine.
The delivery, made by Il-76 transport aircraft, would strengthen the military partnership between the two countries, which already includes Su-30MK2 fighters and S-300VM systems. This move comes amid an increasing U.S. military presence in the Caribbean, under the pretext of fighting drug trafficking and pressuring Nicolás Maduro’s regime.
Zhuravlev suggested that Moscow could expand its supply of strategic weaponry to Caracas, claiming that there are no international restrictions preventing such deliveries. If confirmed, the transfer of cruise or ballistic missiles would place parts of U.S. territory within the range of Venezuela’s arsenal, somewhat reminiscent of the Cuban Missile Crisis, though on a smaller scale. However, experts point out that Russia is facing difficulties in producing and supplying these weapons due to sanctions and the ongoing war in Ukraine, making large-scale deliveries unlikely.
Meanwhile, the USS Gerald R. Ford aircraft carrier and other U.S. warships are heading to the Caribbean as part of an expanded operation against drug trafficking. According to the New York Times, the Trump administration is reportedly considering military action options against Venezuela, including direct attacks on forces loyal to Maduro and control over oil fields. Despite pressure from advisers for more aggressive measures, the former president has not yet decided whether to authorize an offensive, limiting himself for now to naval and air operations in the region.
Source: The War Zone | Photo: X @LogKa11 | This content was created with the help of AI and reviewed by the editorial team
🇷🇺🇻🇪 Russia has supplied Venezuela with air defense systems including:
– S-300VM
– Pantsir-S1
– Buk-M2EThey were sent to Caracas via Il-76 cargo aircraft. pic.twitter.com/zIwcbH6o5U
— LogKa (@LogKa11) November 4, 2025
