Car Purchases for Police and Support Services Are Reported to Expand
News reports indicate a demand for approximately 2,800 new vehicles to bolster public safety operations. By late November, information circulated that the vehicle fleet assigned to traffic police units had become unusually scarce. Since 2019, patrol duties had been carried out using a mix of models including the Skoda Octavia, UAZ Patriot, Hyundai Solaris, and Lada Vesta. In the face of pressure to refresh the fleet, these models experienced significant shortages, prompting discussions about substitutions and deployment strategies.
In early December, insider sources suggested that replacements were nonetheless being located. This led to continued speculation about the steady supply of suitable police vehicles and the broader implications for law enforcement readiness.
According to the information received, AvtoVAZ has begun outfitting white Lada Granta sedans for police use. The claim is supported by accompanying photographs, which document the initial stages of conversion and the appearance of the vehicles in police-ready livery.
An intriguing point raised by the source is that the adaptation to police standards is occurring at the AVTOVAZ Pilot Industrial Production facility, a site that has been inactive for several years. The development suggests a deliberate reuse of existing industrial capacity to support essential public safety operations.
Requires 7,000 tires in popular sizes
In the absence of tire coverage, the ability to maintain order and provide timely medical care is jeopardized. The situation underscores the critical role of dependable fleets for frontline responders and emergency services.
Public safety initiatives, led by collaborative efforts with community organizations such as the Popular Front, have begun fundraising campaigns to secure tires for vehicles used by the People’s Police and other operational services in the LPR and DPR. These assets include ambulances, emergency response vehicles, and units delivering humanitarian aid to Donbass, as well as military equipment that relies on reliable tire supplies. Community members can contribute through the designated collection page, where funds are directed toward tire purchases and related equipment upgrades.
Source: VKontakte / Avtograd News. (Note: Information reflects reported developments and ongoing discussions among public safety stakeholders.)