Russia Authorizes Banks to Deploy Air Defense Systems Against Ukrainian Drones

Russia's State Duma has authorized commercial banks to deploy their own air defense systems to protect against Ukrainian drone attacks. The legislative measure will allow banks to directly involve their employees in operating these defense systems. The development reflects the expanding impact of Ukraine's drone campaign on Russian civilian infrastructure, forcing Moscow to extend military-style defenses to the private sector. Banks, which handle critical financial operations, are being equipped with capabilities typically reserved for military and government facilities as drone strikes increasingly target economic infrastructure deep inside Russian territory.