FSB Chief Urges Strengthening Drone Defense in Russia
Alexander Bortnikov, Director of the Federal Security Service of the Russian Federation and Chairman of the National Anti-Terrorist Committee, stated that the current operational situation requires improving the system for countering unmanned aerial vehicles and adopting a comprehensive approach to ensuring anti-terrorist security.
Consensus
- Alexander Bortnikov, head of the Russian FSB and chairman of the National Anti-Terrorism Committee, emphasized the need to improve the system for countering drones.
- Bortnikov stated that the current operational situation requires a comprehensive approach to securing infrastructure against sabotage and terrorist threats.
- The FSB head highlighted that the threat landscape includes attacks that bypass security systems and target infrastructure beyond active combat zones.
- A meeting of the National Anti-Terrorism Committee was held, during which these remarks were made.
Points of divergence
- In 2024, 49 sabotage attempts and terrorist attacks were prevented on transport facilities and 17 on fuel and energy complex facilities. — kommersant
- The opponent is increasing activity in terrorist attacks, often overcoming infrastructure protection systems. — kommersant
- In February, President Putin ordered the creation of a system for training and retraining specialists in drone development, production, operation, and maintenance. — kommersant
- The Ministry of Defense reported that a layered system for countering drone attacks has been established in all military units in the zone of special military operation. — kommersant
Coverage (2 sources)
- Head of FSB Bortnikov called for improving in Russia the system of fighting with UAV — Коммерсантъ
- FSB Head Declared Need for Improvement of System Countering UAVs — Интерфакс