Shmyhal: in 2023, weapons production in Ukraine tripled, every second ammunition in the combat zone is Ukrainian

Shmyhal: in 2023, weapons production in Ukraine tripled, every second ammunition in the combat zone is Ukrainian

Kyiv  •  UNN

October 1 2024, 11:34 AM  •  9061 views

Prime Minister Shmyhal announced a significant increase in weapons production in Ukraine. Every second ammunition in the combat zone is Ukrainian, and 1.5 million drones are to be produced by the end of the year.

Ukraine is working with partners every day to increase the supply of weapons and strengthen the development of its own defense industry, in 2023, weapons production in Ukraine tripled, every second ammunition in the combat zone is Ukrainian, said Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal during a government meeting, reports UNN.

Another area of support for our troops is to increase the number of weapons and equipment available to Ukraine's defenders. Every day we work with partners to increase the supply of weapons and strengthen the development of our own defense industry. In 2023, weapons production in Ukraine tripled. Every second ammunition in the combat zone is Ukrainian. We will produce 1.5 million drones by the end of the year

- Shmyhal said.

Recall

Minister of Digital Transformation Mykhailo Fedorov reportedthat 95% of drones for the Armed Forces are produced in Ukraine. Production is growing, with about 300 companies manufacturing various types of drones, including FPV and reconnaissance drones.