Western Air Defense Front

It was first formed in June 1943 and was responsible for the air defense of the western part of European Russia.

The Western Air Defense Front was responsible for the territory west of Mezen, Totma, Soligalich, Shuya, Sasovo, Povorino, Armavir, Kislovodsk, and Sochi.

Headquartered in Moscow, it was commanded by Colonel General Mikhail Gromadin for the duration of its existence.

The front included the Special Moscow Air Defense Army (formed from the Moscow Air Defense Front), three corps, and eight air defense division regions, for a total of 1,012 fighter aircraft, 4,172 anti-aircraft guns, 2,280 anti-aircraft machine guns, 1,573 searchlights, and 1,834 barrage balloons.

Headquartered at Vilnius, it was commanded by Colonel General Daniil Zhuravlyov for the duration of its existence.