Banks Armed Against Drones

Russia’s parliament has approved a plan to turn bank employees into drone defense units, arming them with jamming tech and training them to shoot down Ukrainian drones — a radical move to bolster air defenses across the country’s vast territory. Banks, including Sberbank and the central bank, will fund and install the systems, turning everyday financial institutions into frontline security hubs. While the initiative aims to protect supply lines and troops from drone strikes, it also risks making the war feel more immediate for civilians. The bill still awaits approval from the upper house and Putin’s signature, but if enacted, it could dramatically expand Russia’s defensive network — and deepen the war’s impact on ordinary citizens. Support the show:Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/fa7c89d6a69a8aa8