Russia to seize poorly protected infrastructure as Ukraine barrage persists
Summary
President Vladimir Putin has signed a decree allowing Russia to take temporary control of important infrastructure if it is not properly protected or quickly repaired after damage. This comes as Ukraine continues its intense drone attacks on Russian facilities, especially targeting energy and transportation sites.Key Facts
- The decree lets the Russian government take over infrastructure that is poorly protected or slow to fix damage.
- Control would shift to Russia’s Federal Agency for State Property Management or another official body.
- The decree applies to fuel and energy sites, including nuclear power plants, as well as communication, transport, logistics, and public utilities.
- Ukraine has used drones and missiles to target Russian infrastructure since the invasion began in February 2022.
- Attacks on Russian energy facilities have caused fuel shortages and hurt the economy.
- Ukrainian strikes have hit warehouses of major Russian online retailers Wildberries and Ozon, causing billions in damage.
- The Perm oil refinery, a key processing plant, was recently damaged and forced to halt operations for repairs expected to take about two weeks.
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