Russia is looking at new ways to protect factories, facilities and critical infrastructure from Ukrainian drone attacks. The Kalashnikov company has unveiled an integrated defense system, and the Ministry for Digital Development has decided to move data processing centers underground, with other military and civilian facilities expected to follow. Simple measures such as anti-drone netting and mobile fire crews have reportedly proved insufficient.

Sergey Shoygu, Secretary of the Russian Security Council, portrays Russia as the victim and the West as the aggressor, while Vyacheslav Volodin uses similar framing about external challenges uniting the country. Meanwhile, the current drop in capital investment may become the longest investment crisis in modern Russian history, with the government acknowledging the decline will continue into 2027 as the state budget cuts support for construction and large projects.

Overdue debts in the catering sector reached a record 24.3 billion roubles by September, accounting for more than 13% of the industry's loan portfolio. Russians are cutting back on visits to cafes and restaurants, and more establishments are closing under high credit rates, rent and wages.

Kernpunkte:

• Russia is thinking of different ways to protect factories, facilities, and critical infrastructure from Ukrainian drone attack.
• The Kalashnikov company has unveiled its integrated defense system.
• Ukrainian drone attacks have dispelled the myth of the safety of ground structures.

Quelle: Steve Rosenberg (BBC News RU) (Englisch)