Russia has doubled its imports of nitrocellulose, a critical explosive compound used in the production of artillery ammunition, with the help of companies based in the U.S. and other Western countries, despite international sanctions. According to a report by Ukrinform, Russian imports of nitrocellulose increased by 70% in 2022 and reached 3,039 tons by mid-2023, nearly double the level of 2021. The compound is primarily used in munitions and subject to international trade restrictions. The ability to source nitrocellulose from the U.S., Germany, and Taiwan has played a major role in Russia's war against Ukraine. Several Western companies, including Germany's International Flavors & Fragrances, Hagedorn-NC, and Taiwan's TNC Industrial, were linked to the supplies through the Turkish-based company Noy İç Ve Diş Ti̇caret. Russia's continued purchase of nitrocellulose exacerbates the global shortage, slowing down the production of artillery shells for NATO Allies [d6e34443].
The report by Ukrinform reveals that Russia has significantly increased its imports of nitrocellulose, a crucial explosive compound used in the production of artillery ammunition, with the assistance of companies from the U.S. and other Western countries. Despite international sanctions, Russian imports of nitrocellulose rose by 70% in 2022 and reached 3,039 tons by mid-2023, nearly double the previous year's level. Nitrocellulose is primarily used in munitions and is subject to international trade restrictions. The ability to acquire nitrocellulose from the U.S., Germany, and Taiwan has played a significant role in Russia's war against Ukraine. Several Western companies, including Germany's International Flavors & Fragrances, Hagedorn-NC, and Taiwan's TNC Industrial, were implicated in the supplies through the Turkish-based company Noy İç Ve Diş Ti̇caret. Russia's ongoing purchase of nitrocellulose exacerbates the global shortage, hampering the production of artillery shells for NATO Allies [d6e34443].
The increased imports of nitrocellulose by Russia have raised concerns over Western involvement in the production of explosives. A report by Ukrinform states that Russia has doubled its imports of nitrocellulose, a critical explosive compound used in the production of artillery ammunition. The imports have been facilitated by companies based in the U.S. and other Western countries, despite international sanctions. In 2022, Russian imports of nitrocellulose increased by 70% and reached 3,039 tons by mid-2023, almost double the previous year's level. Nitrocellulose is primarily used in munitions and is subject to international trade restrictions. The ability to source nitrocellulose from the U.S., Germany, and Taiwan has played a significant role in Russia's war against Ukraine. Several Western companies, including Germany's International Flavors & Fragrances, Hagedorn-NC, and Taiwan's TNC Industrial, have been linked to the supplies through the Turkish-based company Noy İç Ve Diş Ti̇caret. Russia's continued purchase of nitrocellulose worsens the global shortage, leading to a slowdown in the production of artillery shells for NATO Allies [d6e34443].