AFAIK DRUPALROOT/backups is depricated since one of the latest drush versions.
The backup should be placed outside of DRUPALROOT due security reasons,
$HOME/backup of the executing user is the new default.

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#1004624: Improve error message and give remedy intructions - "It's a security risk to have a backup folder in your Drupal root"

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Status: Active » Closed (won't fix)