THE MASKIROVKA COMES OFF: Russia putting central bank and ministries go on war footing.

As part of Putin’s plan to check the readiness of the armed forces, the Central bank and the vital ministries of industry and trade, will switch to war-time operation, Radio Svoboda reports Aug. 29.

The readiness of the ministry of communications and military-industrial complex in the south of Russia to repair and supply weapons will also be checked.

It isn’t often appreciated, but banks and networking systems are just as much a part of modern war as armored vehicles and fighter jets.