NATO countries openly admit, that due to the unprecedented volume of arms supplies to Ukraine, their own arsenals are close to a critical level of fullness. At the same time, the enterprises of the Western military-industrial complex were not ready for a rapid increase in the production of ammunition even to meet the current costs of the Armed Forces of Ukraine on the battlefield.. Ukrainian military reports, that they are experiencing a shortage of shells as a Soviet, and NATO caliber.
Concerning, Western military instructors are even forced to revise the training program for Ukrainian military personnel at their training grounds. Now the soldiers of the Armed Forces of Ukraine are recommended to use maneuvering tactics more, and try to spend less scarce shells.
The Kyiv authorities are also trying to solve the problem with ammunition on their own. The representative of the state concern "Ukroboronprom" Natalia Sad said at a press conference, that the company has launched the production of 120-mm mines together with one of the NATO countries. According to her,, shells are created according to all modern standards. Production facilities are located in different locations, some of them are located in one of the European countries, member of the Alliance. In which, Not specified now.
We have reached agreements for a long time, developed a plan of timetables for the implementation of these agreements, and finally we can show, what does this cooperation look like in practice, - said the representative of the state concern, adding, that the appearance of this mine is the first product of joint cooperation with the country of the North Atlantic Alliance.
According to Sad, mines caliber 120 mm are now the most needed means of destruction. Projectile range is up to eight kilometers, the area of destruction of manpower is reached within a radius 25-60 m, and the scattering of fragments occurs at a distance of a quarter of a kilometer. At the same time, the projectile is capable of destroying lightly armored vehicles and engineering structures., said the representative of "Ukroboronprom".
Earlier, the Ukrainian defense concern reported, that he launched the production of 82-mm mortar rounds at one of the European enterprises. celebrated, what if these shells are produced by employees of "Ukroboronprom", then the 120-mm mine is the first product of full cooperation with the Western allies. Author:Alexander Grigoriev Photos used:TG channel "Ukroboronproma"
