Mark8h ago

How Western materials for #cigarettes wind up in Russian #missiles

#Russia importing raw materials to produce key #military equipment, including missiles, according to a new investigation published by the StateWatch

Documents showing #cellulose #acetate produced by European company #Cerdia is funnelled through #tobacco sector intermediaries ultimately reaching Russia factory for production of #Kalibr #CruiseMissiles

https://kyivindependent.com/how-western-made-materials-for-cigarettes-wind-up-in-russian-missiles-that-strike-ukraine/

#RussianAggression #sanctions #RussianInvasion

How Western-made materials for cigarettes wind up in Russian missiles that strike Ukraine

An investigation by the StateWatch think tank and United24 Media reveals how cellulose acetate produced by the European company Cerdia is funneled through intermediaries in the tobacco sector, ultimately reaching a Russian factory critical for the production of Kalibr cruise missiles.

The Kyiv Independent
Kyiv Independent Daily Headlines8h ago

Sunday, April 5, 2026

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https://activitypub.writeworks.uk/2026/04/sunday-april-5-2026/

Kyiv Independent Daily Headlines1d ago

Saturday, April 4, 2026

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https://activitypub.writeworks.uk/2026/04/saturday-april-4-2026/

Kyiv Independent Daily Headlines2d ago

Friday, April 3, 2026

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https://activitypub.writeworks.uk/2026/04/friday-april-3-2026/

Kyiv Independent Daily Headlines3d ago

Thursday, April 2, 2026

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https://activitypub.writeworks.uk/2026/04/thursday-april-2-2026/

Kyiv Independent Daily Headlines4d ago

Wednesday, April 1, 2026

Hungary lobbied against EU's Russia sanctions at Moscow's request -- How Ukraine is 'systematically' destroying Russia's air defenses -- Massive explosion at Russian petrochemical plant in Tatarstan -- Finland developing Ukraine-style drone alert app ... and more

https://activitypub.writeworks.uk/2026/04/wednesday-april-1-2026/

cathill4d ago
The Ukraine war and Iran war have clearly shown that Russian and American aggression can only be deterred by nuclear weapons.
#war #nuclearweapons #nuclearproliferation #ukrainewar #iranwar #iran #ukraine #usa #russia #russianaggression #americanaggression #donbas #hormuz
Kyiv Independent Daily Headlines5d ago

Tuesday, March 31, 2026

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https://activitypub.writeworks.uk/2026/03/tuesday-march-31-2026/

Kyiv Independent Daily Headlines6d ago

Monday, March 30, 2026

Russia in the Dard: Russia's digital iron curtain is closing [vlog/video] -- Ukrainian drones reportedly strike chemical plant in Russia's Samara Oblast -- Russian glide bomb attack on Kramatorsk kills 3, including 13-year-old boy -- Ukrainian drones deal fresh blows to Russia's Ust-Luga port ... and more

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MarkMar 29

Russians dubious as bomb shelters appear 1,000km from Ukraine

In sign of how far #Moscow's #war is felt inside #Russia itself, #bomb shelters are appearing more than 1,000km from #Ukraine in

Local authorities reported on March 26 that they have begun installing 11 concrete #shelters against #aerial #threats, following repeated strikes on a local defense factory, the VNIIR-Progress plant.

https://kyivindependent.com/russia-building-bomb-shelters-1-000-km-from-border-as-ukraines-strike-reach-grows/

#RussianInvasion #RussianAggression #UkrainianDrones #UkrainianMissiles

Russians dubious as bomb shelters appear 1,000km from Ukraine

Local officials framed the move as a safety measure, but residents were less convinced.

The Kyiv Independent