Oleksandr Kamyshin

Ukraine's Young Arms Chief Bolsters Production Amid Missile Strikes

Oleksandr Kamyshin, Ukraine's 39-year-old arms chief, is ramping up production in the face of missile hits. Despite his factories being routinely attacked by Russian missiles, Kamyshin aims to remake Ukraine's defense industry into an engine of the war effort. He has overseen an increase in the production of mortar and artillery shells, as well as anti-tank systems. Kamyshin's long-term goal is to make Ukraine a major arms exporter and attract foreign producers to establish production facilities in the country. However, skepticism remains about the risks and feasibility of manufacturing in a war zone.