“In 2026, the production of artillery shells in the EU and Ukraine can be compared to the Russian Federation. The key will be the increase of cartridges of caliber 155 mm and ammunition. President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky stated this during a meeting with journalists. “In 2026, we and the European Union went on the amount of production of an artillery shot, which will be equal to the production of the Russian Federation. And so”, – WRITE ON: ua.news
In 2026, the production of artillery shells in the EU and Ukraine can be compared to the Russian Federation. The key will be the increase of cartridges of caliber 155 mm and ammunition.
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky stated this during a meeting with journalists.
“In 2026, we and the European Union went on the amount of production of an artillery shot, which will be equal to the production of the Russian Federation. Therefore, if our partners are a little accelerated, in the future of artillery you can be stronger than Russia. This is an important track, ”Zelensky said.
He noted that today there is a surplus of artillery systems produced by Ukraine.
“But there is another question-the issue of the 155th caliber. That is, if you have enough systems, you cannot replace some guys with old Soviet and give this gun, because the 155th caliber is not enough for that amount. Although, of course, we go right, the systems will be enough, the army will be 155 caliber, ”the President explained.
The question is that in parallel to be able to have the appropriate number of shells. In this Ukraine, according to Zelensky, partners help.
Contributions Donor countries To the Czech Republic initiative for the supply of artillery shells in 2025 They increased .
Meanwhile, CzechAnd the weapon company Czechoslovak Group (CSG) almost completeLa Construction of a line for the production of artillery shells in Ukraine
Poland plans to dramatically increase the production of howy ammunition to strengthen its own defense and reduce dependence on foreign suppliers.
