> **In the face of full-scale war and constant Russian attacks, Ukrainians have managed to build a de-facto new defense industry. In the first half of this year alone, Ukraine produced 25 times more artillery and mortar ammunition than in the entire year of 2022.**
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> President Volodymyr Zelensky made this statement at the opening of the Second International Defense Industries Forum (DFNC2), as reported by an Ukrinform correspondent.
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> “In the extremely difficult conditions of a full-scale war, under constant Russian attacks, Ukrainians have managed to build a de facto new defense industry. Today, everyone can witness this new Ukrainian capability. In the first half of this year alone, Ukraine produced 25 times more artillery and mortar ammunition than in the entire year of 2022,” Zelensky said.
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> **In the face of full-scale war and constant Russian attacks, Ukrainians have managed to build a de-facto new defense industry. In the first half of this year alone, Ukraine produced 25 times more artillery and mortar ammunition than in the entire year of 2022.**
>
> President Volodymyr Zelensky made this statement at the opening of the Second International Defense Industries Forum (DFNC2), as reported by an Ukrinform correspondent.
>
> “In the extremely difficult conditions of a full-scale war, under constant Russian attacks, Ukrainians have managed to build a de facto new defense industry. Today, everyone can witness this new Ukrainian capability. In the first half of this year alone, Ukraine produced 25 times more artillery and mortar ammunition than in the entire year of 2022,” Zelensky said.
Can’t wait until it’s sent to Russia.