In Russia, the production of new tanks is stopped due to lack of funding and foreign parts - intelligence

This was reported by  press service of the Central Intelligence Agency in Telegram.

It is reported that t Russian Uralvagonzavod is trying to overcome the crisis caused by the imposed sanctions.

Uralvogonzavod (Nizhny Tagil) is Russian manufacturer of armored vehicles, primarily the main tank  factory of Russian Federation "T-72".

"Since the beginning of the war in Ukraine, company has faced numerous financial problems. Rising interest rates on loans, lack of funds to service foreign currency loans, rising prices and materials and components - these and other problems have significantly complicated production of most military equipment," statement said. 

Intelligence notes that Russia is not able to continue producing high-tech weapons on its own without continuing to supply imported components.

“ Therefore, plant is forced to seek a solution to financial problems, including requiring 100% subscription to government contracts. Production of new equipment is stopped, including tanks "T-90" and "T-14" (Armata). Created "operational headquarters" "The main area of ​​work is to repair military equipment damaged in the war with Ukraine," statement says.

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