Russia plans to enlist banks in defences against Ukrainian drones
New legislation in Russia aims to integrate banks into the country's air defences. According to Al Jazeera, the measure would draw financial institutions into protection against Ukrainian drones through jamming systems and trained employees.
New legislation in Russia aims to bring banks into the country's air-defence system. According to Al Jazeera, the measure would draw financial institutions into efforts to protect against drones operated by Ukraine.
Under the plan, banks would be expected to use jamming systems and train their staff for the task. The legislation is presented as part of measures Russia is taking against threats to its airspace in the fifth year of the war.
Details on how the proposal will pass into law and be implemented are expected to become clearer. Information here is based on Al Jazeera's reporting.
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