Reports indicate that Rostec, a state corporation, is prepared to assume direct oversight of Klimovsky Special Cartridge Factory located in Podolsk near Moscow. An official appeal to national authorities regarding the transfer of ownership and full state management is being prepared, according to Rostec’s communications. The move follows Rostec’s acknowledgement that it already encompasses a large portion of the ammunition sector and that some shares of the Klimovsky plant are under state control. Rostec states that taking operational control would serve the interests of the state and help stabilize production and social commitments tied to the facility.
Rostec’s press service clarified that crafting a request to the head of state to nationalize the plant is underway. The argument presented emphasizes safeguarding workers’ livelihoods, ensuring ongoing production tasks, and restoring order within the enterprise as essential steps for national security and economic stability.
Previously, President Vladimir Putin directed the nationalization of Klimovsky Special Cartridge Factory following a heating crisis. This move reflects the government’s priority of securing critical industrial infrastructure in times of public need, particularly in sectors linked to defense and public safety.
Earlier developments in the Moscow Region involved the Investigative Committee launching a new criminal case tied to alleged abuse of power after a breakdown in the local heating network in Klimovsk. A deputy head of the Podolsk city district administration was detained as part of the investigation, underscoring ongoing concerns about governance and accountability in local administration during emergencies.
In the same policy context, authorities signaled that vulnerable residents in Klimovsk would be relocated to a health camp to address urgent housing and heating needs, illustrating a broader pattern of state intervention aimed at protecting residents during cold-weather crises.