Ukraine war causes global TNT shortage

obozrevatel.com (Ukrainian)

The war in Ukraine has caused a global TNT shortage, impacting US construction projects. Poland, a key supplier, is diverting TNT to Ukraine, while Russia and China have halted exports to the US. A new US military TNT plant is planned for late 2028. TNT was historically abundant and cheap, used in both military and industrial applications, but US production ceased in the mid-1980s due to hazardous waste concerns.


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