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Russian agriculture company equips Ukrainian border region workers with bulletproof vests

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Posted on April 28, 2026

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· Last updated: April 28, 2026

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Rusagro Protects Belgorod Region Workers with Bulletproof Vests Amid Conflict

Rusagro's Safety Measures for Employees in Conflict Zones

Provision of Protective Equipment

MOSCOW, April 28 - Russia's biggest listed agricultural company, Rusagro, said on Tuesday it had provided its workers in the Belgorod region, which borders Ukraine, with bulletproof vests and helmets in the face of frequent attacks during the conflict.

Additional Support for Field Operations

The company also said on its Telegram channel it had provided camouflage nets to cover agricultural machines working in the fields.

Operational Changes Due to Security Risks

Closure of Pig Farms

Rusagro said last week it had shut down three pig farms in the region, citing high risks to farm personnel as the reason for the decision.

Impact on Workers and Regional Agriculture

In 2024, seven farm workers in the region were killed by drones while being transported to the farms. The region is a major producer of meat, grain, and sugar.

(Reporting by Gleb Bryanski, editing by Ed Osmond)

Key Takeaways

  • Rusagro equipped its Belgorod‑region staff with personal protective gear and camouflage nets for farming machinery to mitigate drone and artillery threats.
  • The shutdown of three pig farms in late April cut Rusagro’s pork output by about 4% to 141,000 tons in Q1 2026 (thepigsite.com).
  • Belgorod has seen deadly drone attacks: in May 2024, at least seven farm workers were killed in a drone strike on vehicles transporting workers (interfax-russia.ru).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Why did Rusagro provide bulletproof vests and helmets to its workers?
Rusagro equipped workers with bulletproof vests and helmets in response to frequent attacks in the Belgorod region near the Ukrainian border.
What additional safety measures did Rusagro implement?
The company supplied camouflage nets to cover agricultural machinery working in the fields to enhance worker safety.
Why did Rusagro shut down three pig farms in the Belgorod region?
Rusagro closed the farms due to high security risks to farm personnel during the ongoing conflict.
How many farm workers in the region were killed in 2024?
Seven farm workers in the Belgorod region were killed by drones in 2024 while being transported to the farms.
What is the significance of the Belgorod region in Russian agriculture?
The Belgorod region is a major producer of meat, grain, and sugar in Russia.

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