Ukraine receives first batch of jointly made Western artillery shells
Photo: Ukrainian Armor
Ukrainian arms maker reported the delivery of the first 122-mm ammunition batch, jointly made by a local defense company and Western allies, to the state on Facebook.
What is the problem?
During the winter campaign in 2022, Ukrainian forces repeatedly reported the lack of artillery shells to repel the dynamic advance of Russian troops on the eastern front.
To replenish resources, the European Parliament endorsed a plan to provide more ammunition for Ukraine, pledging to produce one million artillery shells at the cost of EU allies. The project includes accelerated delivery to Ukraine and an additional 500 million euros in financing.
What is the solution?
Artillery support is an important asset to Ukraine's counteroffensive, so the arms maker will continue to import ammunition in the future.
"Ukrainian Armor" LLC is proud to announce the successful delivery of the first thousand of 122 mm high-explosive artillery shots with full charge, which are produced in partnership with one of the ammunition holdings in Eastern Europe, the press service reports.
Photo: Ukrainian Armor
How does it work?
The company said that ammunition will help Ukrainian troops effectively conduct counter-offensive operations.
Photo: Ukrainian Armor
Photo: Ukrainian Armor
High-explosive fragmentation shells 122 mm are effective in hitting enemy positions, defense lines and armored vehicles. The provision of our gunners with such shots is the key to the success of the counterattacks, the company added.
Photo: Ukrainian Armor
Previously, the "Ukrainian Armor" and two NATO countries have opened joint production of 120 mm mortar mines.
Ukrainian resources are constantly added up thanks to Western allies.
- Germany plans to give Ukraine €5 billion of military support annually until 2027.
- The US has announced a new military aid package to Ukraine worth $200 million.
- Greece intends to establish joint ammunition production for Ukraine and the EU.
- The largest German arms manufacturer, Rheinmetall, purchased 50 Leopard 1 tanks from the Belgian company OIP Land Systems to refurbish them and transfer some to the Ukrainian Defense Forces.
Since the beginning of 2023, Ukraine has quadrupled the production of Stugna-P anti-tank missile systems.
