Russia to seize poorly protected infrastructure as Ukraine barrage persists

What the report says

Russian President Vladimir Putin has signed a decree that would let the state temporarily take over critical infrastructure if regulators decide it is not adequately protected from attack or is being repaired too slowly after damage, according to Al Jazeera’s report based on Reuters. The measure was published on Monday and covers facilities seen as important to state security and economic stability.

The article says the scope includes fuel and energy assets, including nuclear facilities, as well as industry, communications, transport and logistics, public utilities, and other strategically important sites. Under the decree, control could shift to the Federal Agency for State Property Management or another designated body, which would be responsible for safety and could inventory assets.

Al Jazeera reports that the move comes while Ukraine continues a sustained drone campaign against Russian infrastructure. The strikes have increasingly focused on energy sites and logistics targets, contributing to fuel shortages and damage to major businesses. The story cites recent hits on warehouses linked to Wildberries, Russia’s largest online retailer, and damage to Ozon logistics hubs.

The report also notes that a Perm oil refinery halted operations after repeated Ukrainian drone attacks, with repairs expected to take up to two weeks. More broadly, the development shows how the war is increasingly being fought through long-range strikes on infrastructure far from the front lines.