Russia approves law permitting drones to be shot down over oil and gas rigs in Caspian Sea, Ifx reports
Russia’s second-largest oil producer Lukoil extracts oil at two major projects in the Caspian Sea – the Filanovsky and Korchagin fields, which have been repeatedly attacked by Ukrainian drones.
Ukraine has intensified its attacks on Russian energy facilities as part of its push to weaken Russia’s economy and hence funding for its troop fighting in Ukraine.
According to a note published on the parliament’s website, drones pose one of the most serious threats to Russia’s economic interests in the Caspian sea.
“Adoption of the relevant federal law will make it possible to eliminate the legal vacuum and take the necessary measures to ensure the anti-terrorism protection of such facilities, without affecting issues of shipping and fishing,” the note said.
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