Drone defense: Russia calls up reservists for domestic deployment

Satellite image of the oil storage facility near Proletarks in southern Russia after an attack by a Ukrainian drone. (picture alliance/ASSOCIATED PRESS/Planet Labs PBC) (picture alliance/ASSOCIATED PRESS/Planet Labs PBC)

Due to Ukrainian drone attacks on oil infrastructure, Russia could deploy reservists for drone defense. Critics fear that they could also be deployed for other tasks, including on the front line.

Viktor Funk

Last updated: 05. November 2025

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