Moscow-City Businesses Go Remote Amidst escalating Drone Threat
Moscow,Russia – In a stark illustration of the growing impact of drone attacks on Russian soil,major financial institutions and government offices within the prestigious Moscow-City complex are implementing remote work policies for a important portion of their staff. Sources indicate that the decision, driven by heightened security concerns, has led to up to 80 percent of employees being sent home.
VTB Bank was among the first to issue a notification to its employees on Friday, citing the threat of drone attacks as the reason for the shift to remote operations. The directive, according to reports from The Bell, suggests a heightened alert within the financial sector, with warnings of potential attacks circulating internally. The exact origin of these warnings remains unclear.
The trend extends beyond VTB, with prominent politician and former presidential candidate Ksenija Sobฤakovรก also reporting that several institutions within the Moscow-City hub have instructed their employees to work from home. Some offices have reportedly restricted access during nighttime hours as a precautionary measure.
Despite these widespread changes,some key players,including Sberbank and at least one government ministry,are reportedly continuing with normal operations.
The Moscow-City district has been directly targeted by drone attacks in recent months. An incident on july 30, 2023, resulted in minor damage to a building and broken windows, with one person sustaining injuries. A subsequent attack on August 1, 2023, again impacted the exterior of a building in the area. These repeated incidents have clearly prompted a reassessment of security protocols and operational continuity for businesses operating in the heart of Russia’s capital.