Following the detonation of ammunition depots in the Kyiv region, Ukraine's Ministry of Defense and General Staff emphasized the importance of not placing explosive facilities near residential areas. This has impacted defense industry production, with Russia reportedly targeting ammunition depots and drone production facilities in Kyiv and the surrounding region over the past six months.

The article discusses the challenges faced by Ukrainian defense manufacturers in relocating their production facilities to safer distances while maintaining personnel, logistics, and scaling needs. Several anonymous Ukrainian arms manufacturers shared their perspectives on adhering to security norms.