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However, this grip on loyalty is fraying. Internal factions within the FSB are at odds, with each vying for influence and resources. The crackdown on military generals and industry leaders, including recent arrests of key factory managers and military officials, exemplifies this power struggle. These purges not only create chaos but also hinder Russia's military logistics—factories producing essential weapons and equipment have shut down under investigations, further straining the country’s war capabilities.