May 4, 2026

Report: Director of Russian intercontinental ballistic missile plant detained on embezzlement charges

The director of the Krasnoyarsk Machine-Building Plant (Krasmash), Alexander Gavrilov, has been detained in Krasnoyarsk, the Krasnoyarsk-based news outlet NGS24 reported, citing a source.

Report: Director of Russian intercontinental ballistic missile plant detained on embezzlement charges

TL;DR

  • Alexander Gavrilov, director of Krasnoyarsk Machine-Building Plant (Krasmash), detained in Krasnoyarsk.
  • Detention linked to an embezzlement case and suspected acceptance of a bribe.
  • Krasmash produces intercontinental ballistic missiles, including the Sarmat.
  • The plant is under EU sanctions; Gavrilov led it since 2018.
  • Official comments from authorities are pending or unavailable.

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