The head of a Russian industrial plant, previously targeted by Ukrainian drones, has sharply criticized the Kremlin. He says Russia is undergoing degradation.
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Vladimir Boglaev, head of the Cherepovets Foundry and Mechanical Plant, spoke out against Kremlin policies. According to him, Russia’s leadership is disconnected from reality. As a result, the country risks facing serious upheaval. He warned that Russia is sliding into both economic and social crisis. In his view, the country is falling behind global development trends.
“This is the degradation of the country within global processes… There are no alternatives. At the same time, alongside economic failures, social tensions are rising significantly,” he said.
Boglaev also claimed that certain forces are preparing to cause unrest to overthrow the government. According to him, this further damages the Kremlin’s reputation. He added that he has not seen such a level of discrediting of state power since the collapse of the Soviet Union collapse. In his view, ongoing actions could erode public trust in the leadership.
“In my opinion, this is preparation for changes at the top of power. I link this to upcoming elections. Unpopular decisions will be made, leaving people with no way to maintain even minimal trust,” he said.
He also described the current situation in Russia as the most difficult in years. According to him, the leadership has lost feedback from society and can no longer assess the real state of the economy. He urged citizens to recognize that “the situation on the ground is very different from what is being reported upwards.”
Cherepovets plant
The Russian facility “Cherepovets-Azot” produces chemicals used in ammunition manufacturing. On April 13, Robert Brovdi reported that Ukrainian drone units struck the plant.
The attack damaged at least two of its three ammonia production units and caused a fire. Together, these units have an annual capacity of about 900,000 tons. The damaged facilities account for roughly 6% of Russia’s total ammonia output, while the entire plant represents about 10%.
Earlier, The Ukrainian Review reported that Russia’s Defense Ministry claimed there is a network of enterprises in Europe involved in drone production for Ukraine. It also hinted at possible strikes on those facilities.
