Russia authorizes state seizure of critical infrastructure amid drone attacks

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Published: 2026-08-25T23:29:00Z
Category: military-and-conflict
Source: The Associated Press
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Russian President Vladimir Putin has signed a decree enabling the state to temporarily assume control of critical infrastructure. This measure applies if private owners fail to adequately protect facilities from Ukrainian drone attacks or rebuild them post-strike. The decree emerges as Ukraine intensifies its drone assaults on Russian oil refineries and e-commerce centers, highlighting the ongoing conflict's impact on civilian infrastructure.

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