# Russia to seize poorly protected infrastructure as Ukraine barrage persists

https://mins.news/en/item/30807

- Al Jazeera, 2026-08-24 16:59 UTC
- World
- Original: https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/8/24/russia-to-seize-poorly-protected-infrastructure-as-ukraine-barrage-persists?traffic_source=rss

> A decree signed by President Vladimir Putin opens the way for Russia to temporarily take control of critical facilities deemed inadequately protected from attack or too slow to repair damage. The measure covers energy and fuel sites, including nuclear power, as well as communications, transport, logistics and public utilities, amid continuing Ukrainian drone strikes and disruptions to Russian fuel supplies.

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