Russian President Vladimir Putin signed a decree granting authorities the power to assume temporary control of critical infrastructure deemed insufficiently protected from attack.
The measure targets facilities in energy, industry, transport, logistics and communications that are essential to national security and economic stability. Under the order, state agencies may seize assets and property rights if operators fail to meet security obligations or delay repairs after strikes. The move follows a surge in Ukrainian drone attacks on Russian oil refineries and logistics hubs.
Since mid-July, at least 24 storage warehouses operated by online retailer Wildberries have been struck, disrupting substantial capacity. Rival e-commerce group Ozon reported that four of its southern logistics centers came under attack on Monday. The strikes have exacerbated fuel shortages, prompting long queues at gas stations and localized rationing of gasoline and diesel.
Putin last week instructed the government to draft a reconstruction program for damaged commercial and warehouse facilities, underscoring the growing strain on Russia’s energy and logistics networks.
