# Russian state agencies spent 17 billion rubles on drone defense

https://mins.news/en/item/120599

- Meduza, 2026-10-29 11:00 UTC
- Politics
- Original: https://meduza.io/en/news/2026/10/29/russian-state-agencies-spent-17-billion-rubles-on-drone-defense

> Novaya Gazeta Europe’s analysis of procurement data found that Russian companies have spent 17 billion rubles on anti-drone systems since the full-scale war began. Spending prioritizes electricity, heat and water infrastructure as well as civilian airports. A decree signed by Russia’s president at the end of August allows temporary management of critical facilities whose owners fail to protect them from security threats, including Ukrainian drone attacks.

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