Russia’s lower house of parliament approves new legislation that would involve banks in efforts to counter Ukrainian drone attacks. Multiple outlets report the bill allows banks to install anti-drone systems and authorizes selected employees to take part in responses to incoming drones. The measures are described as integrating banks into Russia’s broader air-defence and anti-drone efforts, including the use of electronic warfare capabilities. Reporting also says the plan could enable bank branches to support counter-drone activity, with staff receiving training or permission to act during drone incidents. Several sources characterize the bill as an “ambitious” step to expand the number of actors involved in air defences beyond traditional military and security structures. The legislation is presented as a new legal framework for how banks can contribute—through equipment and personnel—when drones are detected or targeted. The outlets agree on the core elements: parliamentary approval by the lower house, bank installation of anti-drone measures, and authorization for certain bank employees to help respond to drones using electronic warfare tools.
Russia passes bill authorizing banks to help counter Ukrainian drone attacks
Russia’s lower house of parliament approves new legislation that would involve banks in efforts to counter Ukrainian drone attacks. Multiple outlets report the bill allows banks to install anti-drone...
- Russia’s lower house of parliament approves a bill to involve banks in countering Ukrainian drone attacks.
- The bill allows banks to install anti-drone systems and related equipment.
- It authorizes selected bank employees to respond to incoming drones.
- Reporting describes electronic warfare or jamming systems as part of the approach.
- The plan extends anti-drone participation beyond military forces to include bank branches and staff.
Russia moves to arm bank staff with electronic warfare gear against Ukrainian drones, in a sign its military defences are struggling amid its all-out war against Ukraine, now in its fifth year.
2 months agoNew legislation aims to integrate banks into Russia's air defences using jamming systems and trained employees.
2 months agoRussian bank staff and branches could be joining the fight against Ukrainian drone attacks under an ambitious plan approved by the country's lower house of parliament.
2 months agoRussia’s lower house of Parliament has approved a bill allowing banks to install anti-drone systems and authorise selected employees to counter incoming Ukrainian drones
2 months agoRussian bank staff and branches could be joining the fight against Ukrainian drone attacks under an ambitious plan approved by the country’s lower house of parliament.
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