Russia Allows Private Security Firms to Use Firearms to Counter Drone Attacks
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Source: The Moscow Times
Published: 2026-03-24 03:41 UTC+10:00
Section: General
Factuality Score: 90
Opinion Category: Neutral
Topics: Transport, Europe, Military & Defence, Ukraine/Russia, World News, Business & Economy, War & Conflict
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Snippet:
President Vladimir Putin has signed a law allowing private security companies to temporarily use firearms to protect critical infrastructure from drone attacks during the war in Ukraine, the state-run TASS news agency reported Monday, citing official documents.
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