Military Authorized to Down Hijacked Planes
From Times Wire Reports
President Vladimir V. Putin signed a measure into law that allows the Russian military to shoot down hijacked planes if it appears possible that terrorists intend to attack key facilities or populated areas.
The bill also allows the military to attack ships used in a terrorist act. Shooting the planes or ships would be permitted even if hostages were on board.
The legislation is the latest legal measure to be passed in response to terrorist attacks in Russia in recent years.
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