Russia to task bankers with shooting down Ukrainian drones
Summary
Russian lawmakers have approved a bill that allows certain bank employees to shoot down Ukrainian drones attacking their facilities. The bill also requires banks in Russia to install electronic jamming systems to disrupt the drones.Key Facts
- The bill passed in the lower house (Duma) and still needs approval from the upper house and President Putin.
- It targets drones launched by Ukraine, which have increased attacks on Russian infrastructure.
- Banks will pay to install jamming devices to block drone signals.
- Selected bank staff will be trained to shoot down drones without waiting for security forces.
- The law covers all Bank of Russia facilities, including those in newly annexed eastern Ukrainian regions.
- This plan expands Russia’s air defense by involving banks, which are present in many towns.
- The bill was first introduced in August and later expanded to include more protective measures.
- The measure aims to protect banks amid rising sabotage and terrorist attacks.
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