Russia Allows Post of Russia to Use Weapons Against Drones
Russian Post is allowed to use weapons to fight drones. The government has authorized equipping Russian Post with special technical means for countering unmanned aerial vehicles.
Consensus
- The Russian government has authorized Post of Russia to use special technical equipment to counter drones.
- The authorization includes combating unmanned aerial, surface, underwater, and ground vehicles, as well as other automated systems.
- The specific technical means to be used are not specified in the decree.
- The list of authorized equipment previously included service and civilian firearms, ammunition, bulletproof vests, and other personal protective gear.
- It is unclear which specific employees of Post of Russia will be granted access to these tools.
Points of divergence
- The decree was signed by Prime Minister Mikhail Mishustin. — tg_moscowtimes_ru
- The Insider reviewed the document. — tg_theinsider
Coverage (2 sources)
- Russian Post allowed to use weapons to fight drones — The Moscow Times
- Russian Post allowed to arm against drones, including underwater — The Insider