Archive · 1 Jan 2026
Putin Recalls Reservists to Protect Critical Installations
Russian President Vladimir Putin has ordered reservists to be called in to protect important buildings and infrastructure in Russia.
This decision comes after Ukraine used drones to attack some of these places.
The reservists will be trained and will work in their own regions to keep these important places safe.
They will still be able to keep their regular jobs.
The government also warned that there might be problems with mobile internet because the drones use GPS to find their targets.
This is not a new call for soldiers, but a way to use existing reservists to protect important places.
Russian President Vladimir Putin has recalled reservists to protect critical installations across the nation.
The decree came into effect immediately and instructs the government to identify vital infrastructure for protection.
Reservists will serve in their home regions and retain their civilian jobs while protecting critical facilities.
The move follows recent Ukrainian drone attacks on key energy installations, including the Caspian Pipeline Consortium.
The authorities have warned of potential mobile internet outages due to Ukrainian drones using GPS for guidance.
- Who
- Russian President Vladimir Putin
- What
- Recalled reservists to protect critical installations
- When
- December 30, 2023 (decree effective immediately)
- Where
- Russia
- Why
- In response to Ukrainian drone attacks on vital infrastructure
- Date
- December 30
- Location
- Moscow, Russia
- Reason
- Protection against Ukrainian drone attacks
- Reservists' Role
- Protect critical facilities in home regions
- Effect on Reservists
- Retain civilian jobs while serving