Ukraine's top defense industry chief resigns after Russian strike on ammo depot stored next to civilian homes
Herman Smetanin left Ukroboronprom days after a Russian missile hit an ammunition depot that was illegally stored near residential buildings, destroying five streets in Vyshneve.
According to Euromaidan Press, Herman Smetanin has stepped down as head of Ukroboronprom, Ukraine's state defense conglomerate. His resignation came just days after a Russian missile strike targeted one of the company's ammunition depots.
The depot was illegally located in close proximity to civilian homes. The resulting explosion destroyed five streets in the town of Vyshneve, near Kyiv. The storage of dangerous materials in a residential area violated Ukrainian law.
Smetanin's departure follows public outcry over the incident. No further details regarding the reasons for his resignation have been released.
