Russia Allows Banks to Run Drone Defenses as Ukrainian Attacks Continue

Russia’s parliament has passed a law allowing banks and other financial institutions to operate defense systems and arm staff against drone attacks without direct involvement from special forces.

The measure applies to institutions including Sberbank, the country’s largest bank. The financial institutions will be responsible for the costs associated with the new defenses.

The law comes as Russia continues to face Ukrainian drone attacks on infrastructure and facilities inside its territory, underlining how the war is imposing security and financial burdens beyond the battlefield.

The cited article is dated May 27, 2026, or late May 26, 2026, consistent with the morning edition’s overnight coverage window.