Russia's Transport Ministry has drafted amendments to its order No. 402, which defines the classification of road works, that would permit spending on "anti-terrorist" protection of roads from drones, Kommersant reported.
The current classification does not provide for such expenses, so regional authorities and contractors could not use budget funds for protective structures. The amendments would add the construction and restoration of infrastructure to protect roads from drone attacks, as well as the repair of roads damaged in such strikes, to the scope of road repair and maintenance work.
The initiative was developed on the instructions of Deputy Prime Minister Marat Khusnullin, The Moscow Times reported. The explanatory note says that "in connection with the ongoing terrorist acts by armed formations of Ukraine," transport infrastructure facilities are being attacked by drones, affecting traffic safety and the lives of citizens.
The ministry believes the new approach will not only improve safety but also minimize economic damage to businesses whose logistics depend on the integrity of transport routes. If the changes are adopted, regions and road owners will be able to install protective structures on roads and bridges more quickly.
Some protective measures are already in place. In April 2025, the government approved a resolution on protecting transport infrastructure from drone attacks, which mentioned mesh fencing, screens, canopies and gabions. In April 2026, former Belgorod region governor Vyacheslav Gladkov reported the installation of "anti-drone corridors" — supports along roads with mesh stretched between them.