Putin’s new ‘web’ shield: is Russia building a drone defense wall around its oil refineries? |Moscow

Published on Jul 16, 2026 11:37 pm IST

Russia has unveiled a new anti-drone protection system called "Web" as Ukrainian drone strikes continue targeting oil refineries and critical energy infrastructure. The modular defensive framework is designed to protect strategic facilities while Moscow strengthens security around key industrial sites. At the same time, NATO members are closely monitoring Russia’s military activity, with Lithuania warning of possible sabotage targeting European infrastructure. Russian live-fire exercises near the Estonian border have further intensified regional concerns. This report examines Russia’s new defensive measures, NATO’s response, and how the evolving drone war is reshaping Europe’s security landscape.

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