How Ukraine came to build more weapons than it can fund
Its top defense-industry chief just resigned after a deadly blast at one of his company’s depots.
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Russia fired its missile at ammo that was stored next to civilian homes. Now Ukraine’s top defense-industry chief is out
Herman Smetanin left Ukroboronprom days after a Russian strike on one of its ammo depots — stored next to homes in breach of the law — destroyed five streets in Vyshneve.
Reuters: Explosives scarcity limits Ukraine’s growing mortar shell production
Ukraine's Strategic Industries Minister Smetanin states that the missile program also faces delays due to supply chain issues.