Putin signs decree to seize retail warehouses facing drone attacks
Russian President Vladimir Putin has passed a new law allowing the Russian state to seize retail warehouses and assets if they are targeted by Ukrainian drone strikes. This measure is part of a broader effort by the Kremlin to manage the economic impact of the war and secure critical infrastructure as Ukrainian drone operations inside Russian territory continue to escalate.
Date: August 25, 2026
Location: Various, Russia
Conflict: Russia-Ukraine War
Category: infrastructure
Severity: MEDIUM
Source: The Independent