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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
World
James C. Reynolds

Russian businesses tell Putin they will fund their own air defences after surge in Ukrainian drone attacks

Russian businesses are prepared to finance the purchase of heavier weapons and electronic systems to defend their plants from drone attacks, the head of Russia's most powerful business lobby has told President Vladimir Putin.

The proposal follows a surge in Ukrainian drone attacks this year, which have targeted Russian industry, including oil refineries, storage facilities, fertiliser plants, and ports.

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