# Putin calls for stronger protection of civilian facilities

https://mins.news/en/item/103527

- TASS, 2026-10-16 17:55 UTC
- World
- Original: https://tass.com/politics/2203311

> Russian President Vladimir Putin stressed the importance of protecting civilians and military facilities. He said air defense crews were generally operating professionally, but their effectiveness in defending civilian facilities first and foremost, as well as military facilities, should be improved.