Russia Allows State to Take Over Infrastructure Vulnerable to Damage From Drone Attacks

Russian President Vladimir Putin has signed a decree enabling the state to temporarily take over critical infrastructure if private owners fail to adequately protect their assets from drone attacks. This measure, effective immediately, also permits state administration if an owner cannot restore a facility’s functioning promptly. The decree specifies fuel and energy complexes, industrial and communications facilities, and logistics infrastructure as examples of critical assets covered by these new regulations.

• Russian President Vladimir Putin signed a decree on August 24.
• The decree allows the state to temporarily take over critical infrastructure.
• This action is permitted if private owners are seen as failing to protect assets against drone attack risks.
• The state can also administer an entity if its owner fails to restore its functioning in a timely manner.
• Critical infrastructure includes fuel and energy complexes, industrial facilities, communications facilities, logistics infrastructure, and other nationally important assets.
• The decree came into effect on Monday.