Key facts
- Ukraine sanctioned 51 Russian citizens and 44 companies involved in weapons production.
- Sanctions target companies producing ballistic missiles, aircraft, armored vehicles, and drones.
- RUSAL Group targeted for supplying aluminum oxide to Russia's military-industrial complex.
- Russia reportedly produces 10,000 drones monthly and stockpiles 700 ballistic missiles.
- Civilian casualties in Ukraine are at levels not seen in over four years.
Ukraine announced new sanctions on October 24 against Russian citizens and companies involved in the production and supply of weapons, including ballistic missiles, aircraft, armored vehicles, and drones. The sanctions, imposed by President Volodymyr Zelensky, target entities that supply raw materials, equipment, and components for Russia's military-industrial complex. Ukraine's sanctions chief, Vladyslav Vlasiuk, stated the measures are intended to significantly weaken Russia's ability to produce weapons. The RUSAL Group was specifically named for its role in supplying aluminum oxide to the military-industrial complex. These actions come as Russia reportedly increases its arms production, with Ukrainian intelligence estimating monthly drone production at 10,000 and a stockpile of 700 ballistic missiles. The escalation in Russian arms production coincides with intensified attacks on Ukrainian cities, leading to civilian casualties not seen in over four years.