First Deputy Prime Minister Denis Manturov stated that the government and regional authorities should help businesses offset such costs, provided the investments are documented.
That said, no universal compensation program for drone defense costs has been approved yet. The meeting focused on regulatory and tax support proposals put forward by the business community.
For companies, this signals that spending on physical asset protection, redundancy of critical equipment and logistics, and restoration of damaged facilities is increasingly being viewed as part of ensuring production continuity.

What Was Discussed on September 17

The discussion centered on companies that are already investing in protection against aerial threats or have faced the aftermath of drone attacks.
Following the meeting, Denis Manturov emphasized the need to link potential state support to documented business investments.
Specifically, this covers costs related to:

• physical protection of facilities;
• redundancy of critical equipment;
• redundancy and restructuring of logistics;
• restoration of facilities damaged as a result of attacks.
  The measures under discussion are therefore aimed not only at addressing the consequences of damage already incurred, but also at investments designed to enhance a company's resilience.

  Compensation Is Not Yet an Operational Mechanism

  This is an important point for businesses to keep in mind.
  As of today, there is no single established procedure for the state to compensate all business costs related to drone defense.
  The September 17 meeting discussed proposals for potential support measures, including regulatory and tax relief prepared by the business community.
  The specific parameters of such support — the list of eligible expenses, documentary requirements, the amount of potential compensation, and the procedure for obtaining it — have not been established in the materials published following the meeting.
  For now, therefore, companies should treat this information as a discussion of future support mechanisms rather than an already effective benefit.

  Why Physical Protection Is Becoming Part of Business Resilience

  For an industrial company, protecting a facility is not just about preventing direct damage.
  If a production site or critical equipment is damaged, the consequences can ripple through other processes:

• a specific production area may shut down;
• emergency repairs may become necessary;
• logistics may need to be restructured;
• backup equipment may be required;
• recovery timelines may be extended.
  This is precisely why the government discussion specifically mentions not only physical protection but also redundancy of critical equipment and logistics.
  This approach treats security not as a separate cost line, but as one of the elements of production continuity.

  What Investments May Be Relevant

  There is currently no finalized list of eligible expenses for future support measures.
  However, Denis Manturov's statement suggests that any potential compensation would likely take into account documented investments in several areas.

  Physical Protection

  This refers to measures aimed at enhancing the security of the facility itself.
  For industrial infrastructure, this may include engineering and organizational solutions provided for in the protection design for a specific facility.

  Equipment Redundancy

  Redundancy of critical equipment is mentioned separately.
  The rationale behind this approach is to ensure the ability to continue operations or restore production more quickly if primary equipment is damaged.

  Logistics Redundancy

  Potential support measures are also linked to costs associated with ensuring resilient logistics.
  For companies, this can be particularly important in situations where disruption at one site affects the supply of raw materials, products, or components.

  Restoration of Damaged Facilities

  Another area is the restoration of infrastructure that has already sustained damage.
  However, the specific mechanism for reimbursing such costs has not yet been established.

  Why Documenting Expenses May Become Important

  Denis Manturov specifically emphasized the need to link assistance to documented investments.
  This means that if the relevant support measures are approved, companies will likely need to document their expenses.
  However, the specific requirements for such documentation have not yet been defined.
  It is therefore premature to say which documents would be required to obtain compensation.
  That said, companies already implementing projects to enhance facility security would be well advised to retain documents confirming actual expenses and completed work, in accordance with current accounting and tax rules.
  This will ensure a documented cost history regardless of what parameters future support measures may establish.

  What Is Happening with Support for Affected Businesses

  Support for companies affected by drone attacks is already being applied in certain areas.
  For example, the Russian Government previously approved special support measures for entrepreneurs affected by attacks on facilities belonging to the RVB Group (Wildberries). Government Resolution No. 1074 of August 25, 2026, provides, among other things, for changes to tax and insurance contribution payment deadlines for the relevant categories.
  However, these measures should not be automatically extended to all companies affected by drone attacks.
  The terms of specific state support depend on the regulatory act by which it is established.

  How This Relates to Facility Security Requirements

  The new discussion on business support is taking place against the backdrop of already adopted changes to critical infrastructure security regulation.
  On August 24, 2026, Presidential Decree No. 604 was adopted, providing for the possibility of introducing temporary management over the property of business entities in cases stipulated by the decree, including those related to ensuring the security of critical infrastructure facilities.
  This is not about automatic transfer of businesses to the state, but rather a special mechanism for temporary management of certain property, securities, shares, and property rights where grounds stipulated by the decree exist.
  For owners of critical and potentially hazardous facilities, the issue of organizing security is therefore taking on additional significance.

  What This Means for Industrial Facility Owners

  The specific mechanism for compensating drone defense costs has not yet been approved.
  However, several practical areas that companies should focus on can already be identified:

• assess the risks and vulnerabilities of the specific facility;
• identify necessary physical protection measures;
• assess critical equipment and the feasibility of redundancy;
• work through the resilience of logistics chains;
• provide for a post-damage recovery procedure;
• document actually completed measures and incurred expenses.
  Specific measures should be determined with due regard for the facility's characteristics, current security requirements, and design solutions.
  There is no universal set of protective measures for all companies.

  What Comes Next

  On September 17, the government discussed business proposals for regulatory and tax support measures for companies investing in protection against aerial threats or those already affected by drone attacks.
  The next step should be to define specific mechanisms, should the relevant proposals be further developed.
  For now, it is important to distinguish between two concepts:

• the discussion of potential compensation;
• an approved state support measure.
  As of September 18, 2026, no universal procedure for compensating business costs related to drone defense has been established.

  How Companies Can Prepare Now

  Even without an approved compensation program, facility security remains a practical imperative.
  It is important for a company to understand:

• which threats are relevant to its specific facility;
• which infrastructure elements are critical;
• which engineering solutions are needed to enhance security;
• how production continuity will be ensured;
• how recovery will be organized if individual elements are damaged.
  It is particularly important that security decisions form part of the facility's overall security system, rather than being a standalone measure implemented without regard for its specific characteristics.

  The Role of Comprehensive Facility Protection

  Protecting industrial infrastructure can involve several interconnected elements.
  These may include:

• physical barriers and engineering solutions;
• detection and monitoring systems;
• technical protection means;
• reinforcement of vulnerable infrastructure areas;
• redundancy and resilience solutions;
• personnel preparation for anticipated scenarios.
  The specific set of solutions is determined by the facility's characteristics, location, technological processes, and security requirements.
  It is this comprehensive approach that allows security to be viewed not as a standalone equipment installation, but as part of the company's overall resilience system.

  Summary

  On September 17, 2026, the government discussed potential support measures for companies investing in protection against aerial threats or those that have already incurred damage from drone attacks.
  First Deputy Prime Minister Denis Manturov stated that the government and regional authorities should help businesses offset costs where investments in physical protection, redundancy of critical equipment and logistics, and restoration of damaged facilities are documented.
  However, no specific universal compensation program has yet been approved.
  For businesses, this means that facility protection is becoming increasingly intertwined with ensuring production continuity and infrastructure resilience.
  And while the parameters of potential support remain under discussion, companies would be well advised not to wait for compensation to materialize, but to assess risks, plan necessary protection measures, and document completed measures now.
  Industrial facility security is not just about protection from threats — it is also about a company's ability to continue operating and recover when an emergency occurs.

  Sources

• Government of the Russian Federation. "Denis Manturov: The Government and Regions Must Help Businesses Offset Costs," September 17, 2026. Source
• RBC. "Businesses Propose Incentives for Companies Investing in Protection Against Drone Attacks," September 17, 2026. Source
• ConsultantPlus. Presidential Decree No. 604 of 24.08.2026 "On Measures to Ensure the Security of Critical Infrastructure Facilities of the Russian Federation." Source
• ConsultantPlus. Government Resolution No. 1074 of 25.08.2026 "On Support Measures for Persons Affected by Attacks Using Unmanned Aerial Vehicles on Facilities of the RVB Group." Source
• Federal Tax Service of Russia. "Support Measures Approved for Businesses Affected by Drone Attacks," August 31, 2026. Source