According to the New York Times report, the shells will be supplied exclusively for the Armed Forces of Ukraine.
After 35 years of inactivity, the Bulgarian plant in the city of Kostenets, owned by the TEREM state holding, resumes production of 122mm shells.
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This plant ceased production of 122mm shells in 1988.
The impetus for the launch of production is the increase in demand for Soviet-type ammunition, as Western countries seek to provide Ukraine with the shells necessary to fight the Russian invaders and the necessary ammunition around the world, buying them out.
The NYT emphasizes that the start of ammunition production at the plant is welcome news for the residents of Kostenets, as it means an increase in jobs for local residents. At the same time, the financial sources for the adjustment of the shell production are unknown.
The New York Times suggests that the Bulgarian government or Western countries that support Ukraine may finance the production.
Last month, representatives of the U.S. Embassy attended a ribbon-cutting ceremony at a new production line in Kostenets, according to the publication.
It should be reminded that in November last year, it was reported that NATO countries plan to invest in Soviet-type weapons systems used in Ukraine. This was stated by U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken.
In some cases, he said, it might be necessary to supply weapons that had not been produced at all for some time.
At that time, investments in enterprises in the Czech Republic, Slovakia and Bulgaria were discussed in order to resume the production of Soviet-era shells for Ukrainian artillery.
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