{
  "id": 9948801,
  "title": "Russia-Ukraine war: Moscow's decree forces pvt businesses to opt for air-defense systems to defend against drone attacks",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/26/russia-ukraine-war-moscows-decree-forces-pvt-businesses-to-opt-for",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-26T08:54:56.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Live Mint",
    "slug": "live-mint",
    "url": "https://www.livemint.com/news/world/russiaukraine-war-moscows-decree-forces-pvt-businesses-to-opt-for-air-defense-systems-to-defend-against-drone-attacks-11790412042560.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Moscow has enacted a decree forcing private businesses to equip themselves with air-defense systems to counter Ukrainian drone attacks. The Kremlin's mandate came after a Ukrainian drone struck one of Russia's largest steel producers, prompting companies like Severstal to invest in air-defense measures to protect their operations. As Ukraine escalates its drone strikes, businesses across Russia are facing increased security threats and altered job responsibilities. Some companies are leasing air-defense systems, while others are building their own, with job advertisements now requiring workers to monitor and shoot down drones. The cost of counter-drone systems has surged, with Russian businesses spending over 440 million rubles in the first half of 2026 alone—nearly seven times more than the previous year. Moscow's Finance Ministry is considering tax incentives to ease the financial burden on private companies. Additionally, the city's postal workers are being allowed to carry weapons to defend against drones, though the specific weapons permitted remain unclear. The government is shifting responsibility for drone defense from the military to private citizens, particularly in the vast and challenging Moscow region. Job advertisements for drone defense roles offer lucrative salaries, with some positions paying over $3,000 monthly. Despite the increased threat, the government has not specified the exact weapons employees will be allowed to use in protecting their facilities.",
  "summary": "Ukrainian drone strikes are increasingly affecting Russia’s economy, prompting businesses to lease or build air-defence systems and hire guards to counter drones. Moscow has also urged companies to protect themselves",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}