A seemingly ordinary factory in Belarus, once known for producing everyday kitchenware, has become a critical supplier of drones used in Russia’s military operations against Ukraine. An investigation by the Organized Crime and Corruption Reporting Project (OCCRP) reveals how this facility’s transformation underscores the entanglement of state-backed enterprises with covert military manufacturing. As tensions escalate in the region, the factory’s role highlights the complex nexus of authoritarian governance, corruption, and the shadowy support structures fueling the ongoing conflict.
Belarusian Factory’s Transformation from Domestic Goods to Military Drones Exposes Shadowy Supply Chains
What began as a modest production line for everyday kitchenware has quietly pivoted into a critical node within a clandestine network supplying advanced military drones. Nestled in Belarus, this once-domestic goods factory now churns out drone components integral to Russia’s ongoing…
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Author : Isabella Rossi
Publish date : 2025-12-31 10:54:00
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