Shortage of Russian Military Weapons Military Companies Employ Prisoners to Increase Weapon Production UK Ministry of Defense

It has been pointed out that the Russian army, which continues to invade Ukraine, is facing a serious shortage of weapons and equipment.

Under these circumstances, the British Ministry of Defense, which analyzes the war situation, shows the view that Russian munitions companies are hiring prisoners serving prison sentences and are embarking on measures such as increasing the production of weapons.

In eastern Ukraine, Russian forces have intensified their offensive against the nearby town of Soledar in an attempt to seize one of the Ukrainian strongholds, Bakhmut, underscoring Ukrainian resistance. .

On the other hand, in Russia, at a government meeting held on the 11th, President Putin strongly reprimanded Deputy Prime Minister Manturov, who also serves as Minister of Industry and Trade, for delaying the procurement of aircraft-related items, including military aircraft. I don't think you understand the situation you are in. Please finish it within a month."

President Putin's remarks have been widely reported in Russian newspapers, and the American think tank "War Research Institute" pointed out on the 12th that "President Putin is likely looking for a scapegoat for the lack of equipment." Did.

He also pointed out that the Kremlin chose to disclose President Putin's harsh reaction this time through state media, etc., and also aimed to respond to public opinion in Russia, such as military commentators who criticize the lack of weapons. It shows the view that there is

In addition, in an analysis released on the 13th, the British Ministry of Defense pointed out that there is a high possibility that Russian munitions companies are using prisoners serving time in prison to respond to the manufacture of weapons.

Already in Russia, it is reported that one of the largest tank manufacturers will employ prisoners, and analyzes that "these companies are under strong pressure from Moscow to increase production," and responds by increasing the production of weapons. It shows the view that it is embarking.

In Russia, Wagner, a private military company, is reportedly recruiting combatants from prisoners and dispatching them to the battlefields of Ukraine. , It seems that there is a desire to respond to the worsening shortage of weapons.