Agents of the “ATESH” partisan movement conducted reconnaissance at the Bryansk Machine-Building Plant (BMZ)—one of Russia’s largest heavy machinery manufacturers, which plays a critically important role in supporting the Russian Federation’s military logistics and defense industry.
According to Ukrinform, “ATESH” reported this on Telegram.
“Despite its civilian status, the plant is the main manufacturer of mainline diesel locomotives, without which the stable supply of equipment, ammunition, fuel, and personnel to Russian troops would be impossible,” the statement reads.
Following a series of successful strikes by the Ukrainian Defense Forces on Russian oil refineries, railway infrastructure, and military locomotives in 2026, the BMZ’s importance to the Kremlin has grown significantly. Today, up to 80% of all heavy military equipment and logistical supplies for the Russian army are transported by rail. Losses to the locomotive fleet forced Russian leadership to accelerate the production of new locomotives and the modernization of existing ones.
In 2026, the company began serial production preparations for the new 3TE30 mainline diesel locomotive with a power output of nearly 10,000 horsepower. A single such locomotive is capable of hauling trains weighing over 7,100 metric tons, making it one of the primary means of transporting armored vehicles, artillery, fuel, and ammunition between military districts.
