Western tanks will be supported by Ukrainian artillery. The Defense Ministry purchased the Bogdan self-propelled guns in 2022 | A PHOTO
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In 2022, the Ministry of Defense of Ukraine purchased weapons and military equipment from domestic manufacturers, so Western tanks at the front will be supported by Ukrainian artillery, and soon Ukrainians will be presented with the development of drones. This was reported by the Minister of Defense Alexei Reznikov on Facebook.
«The Ministry of Defense did not advertise this, but all last year we did not stop purchasing weapons and military equipment from domestic manufacturers. Where possible, within the limits of competence, they contributed to the deployment in new locations and the increase in capacity. Also last year, after a critical period when a significant amount of resources was directed to importing necessary for defense, the Ministry of Defense prepared a transition so that in 2023 the maximum amount of funds would be sent to Ukrainian manufacturers. This applies to all components: from uniforms, shoes, body armor and UAVs to heavy weapons and ammunition & # 187;, & # 8212; writes Reznikov.
He showed a photo of the Ukrainian self-propelled artillery installation (ACS) «Bogdan» caliber 155 mm. The minister noted that «one such artillery system was successfully tested on the battlefield».
According to him, the new artillery systems were financed by the Ministry of Defense in the spring of 2022.
«Western-made tanks, which will arrive in a few months, will be supported at the front by Ukrainian – in every sense of the word – artillery. I have already voiced my approach. Ukraine should be as independent as possible in all components of defense, where possible. This makes our country a desirable partner and strengthens our positions. That is why the Ministry of Defense will increase its efforts in the context of stimulating Ukrainian manufacturers. Soon we will present the first results of our movement regarding the UAV & # 187;, & # 8212; Reznikov added.
