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Ammo Plant Explodes and Troops Surrender
Ammo Plant Explodes and Troops Surrender
A major blow to Putin’s war machine
Russia’s war effort in Ukraine has suffered another significant setback. From blasts at strategic plants to soldiers surrendering on the front, the Kremlin is facing losses on multiple fronts—and the message is growing louder: Moscow’s logistics and supply lines are under pressure.
Massive explosion at key ammo factory
According to the Express, a large explosion ripped through the Plastmass ammunition plant in Kopeysk, Russia, killing at least 12 people and injuring seven.
Workers were reportedly buried under rubble, and drones were seen in the area just before the blast. Investigations are looking into sabotage and negligence.
The plant’s role in the war
The Plastmass facility, part of the state defence conglomerate Rostec, is believed to produce unguided aviation rockets, artillery ammunition, and tank shells destined for Ukraine, the Express reports.
Its destruction strikes at one of the industrial backbones of Russia’s war effort.
Surrender on the ground in Donetsk
In a further humiliation for President Putin, about 50 Russian soldiers surrendered to Ukrainian forces near the village of Kucheriv Yar, according to the Express.
More explosions stretch Russian logistics
Other incidents compound the picture: the Ryazan oil refinery, crucial for Moscow’s fuel supplies, was struck by Ukrainian drones, causing large fires, the Express reports.
Attacks on the military airfield Dyagilevo and other key sites show a pattern of targeting Russia’s war‑economy infrastructure.
Economic and wartime strain grows
With petrol prices shooting up and fuel shortages biting in many Russian regions, the Express states that the economy is already under severe strain.
These industrial disruptions add another layer of pressure on the Kremlin’s ability to sustain its war machine.
Sanctions and global pressure mounting
The Exspress notes that U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent declared: “As long as Putin refuses to end this senseless war, we are imposing sanctions on Russia’s two largest oil companies that finance the Kremlin’s war machine.
Russia’s strategic vulnerabilities are becoming more visible internationally.
A turning point in the war of attrition
Between industrial explosions, fuel crises, troop surrenders, and intensifying sanctions, Russia’s campaign in Ukraine faces mounting logistic and symbolic losses.
Whether these setbacks mark a decisive shift or simply escalate a long war remains uncertain—but they’re undeniably turning points.
This article is made and published by auk1, which may have used AI in the preparation
