Ukraine, Norway Agree On Joint Production Of 155 Mm Artillery Shells Zelensky

2026-05-10 03:07:03

(MENAFN- UkrinForm) According to Ukrinform, President Volodymyr Zelensky announced this in his evening address.

“Our warriors on the frontline, in virtually all combat brigades, are talking about long-range artillery calibre – long-range artillery shells. Kill zones are expanding, and the use of drones of all types remains a priority. But the warriors themselves say: artillery is needed. Specifically long-range artillery,” the President said.

Zelensky added that Ukraine now has a“new and very strong agreement with Norway: we will begin joint production of long-range 155 mm shells – exactly the kind of ammunition we need.”

He thanked Norway for the step, calling it essential support.

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