Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy visited a Pennsylvania ammunition factory on Sunday, Sept. 22, to express gratitude to workers producing 155 mm artillery shells, critical to Ukraine's defense against Russian ground forces. The Scranton Army Ammunition Plant has ramped up production significantly over the past year, with Ukraine receiving more than 3 million shells from the U.S.

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Inside the Pennsylvania ammo plant helping Ukraine fight back against Russia

Sep 23

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By Craig Nigrelli (Anchor), William Jackson (Producer), Zachary Hill (Video Editor)

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy visited a Pennsylvania ammunition factory on Sunday, Sept. 22, to express gratitude to workers producing 155 mm artillery shells, critical to Ukraine’s defense against Russian ground forces. The Scranton Army Ammunition Plant has ramped up production significantly over the past year, with Ukraine receiving more than 3 million shells from the U.S.

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Zelenskyy’s trip marks the beginning of a hectic week for him in the U.S., where he is scheduled to speak at the U.N. General Assembly and hold discussions with President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris concerning Ukraine’s defense strategies.

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Zelenskyy is advocating for access to longer-range missile systems to target Russian territory, although the U.S. has shown restraint, worried about escalating the conflict.

During my visit to the Scranton Army Ammunition Plant, where components for artillery and mortar shells are produced, including 155 mm shells for Ukraine, I emphasized the dedication of the workers, which is truly inspiring—they are helping Ukraine stand strong in our fight for… pic.twitter.com/rs0vLZRlVU
— Volodymyr Zelenskyy / Володимир Зеленський (@ZelenskyyUa) September 23, 2024

During his visit, Zelenskyy will also present his “Plan for Victory” to Biden, members of Congress, and global leaders on Thursday, Sept. 26. The plan details Ukraine’s strategy for triumph in the war against Russia and securing lasting peace.

The U.S. has boosted its production lines to manufacture over 40,000 155 mm rounds per month, aiming to increase this to 100,000 rounds monthly. This increase accompanies a forthcoming $375 million military aid package for Ukraine, which includes essential 155 mm artillery shells.

Zelenskyy’s visit occurs as Russia intensifies attacks on Ukraine’s energy infrastructure before the critical winter months. Despite concerns about ammunition shortages, the U.S. has pledged continual support to help Ukraine.

The U.S. has already provided Ukraine with significant military support, including various types of ammunition, missiles, and air defense systems, totaling over $55.7 billion since February 2022.

This support is viewed as essential by many European nations to deter further military aggression by Russia, which could threaten NATO member countries and potentially escalate into a broader conflict.

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[Craig Nigrelli]

UKRAINIAN PRESIDENT VOLODYMYR ZELENSKYY VISITED A PENNSYLVANIA AMMUNITION FACTORY SUNDAY TO THANK WORKERS FOR PRODUCING 155 MM ARTILLERY SHELLS, A KEY COMPONENT IN UKRAINE’S DEFENSE AGAINST RUSSIAN GROUND FORCES. THE SCRANTON ARMY AMMUNITION PLANT HAS INCREASED PRODUCTION OVER THE PAST YEAR, WITH UKRAINE RECEIVING OVER 3 MILLION SHELLS FROM THE US.

ZELENSKYY’S VISIT MARKS THE START OF A BUSY WEEK FOR THE UKRAINIAN PRESIDENT IN THE US, WHERE HE’LL SPEAK AT THE UN GENERAL ASSEMBLY AND MEET WITH PRESIDENT JOE BIDEN AND VICE PRESIDENT KAMALA HARRIS TO DISCUSS UKRAINE’S DEFENSE NEEDS. ZELENSKYYHAS BEEN SEEKING PERMISSION TO USE LONGER-RANGE MISSILE SYSTEMS TO FIRE INTO RUSSIAN TERRITORY, BUT THE US HAS BEEN CAUTIOUS, CITING CONCERNS ABOUT ESCALATING THE CONFLICT.

DURING HIS VISIT, ZELENSKYY WILL ALSO PRESENT HIS “PLAN FOR VICTORY” TO BIDEN, CONGRESS, AND OTHER WORLD LEADERS THURSDAY. THE PLAN OUTLINES UKRAINE’S STRATEGY FOR WINNING THE WAR AGAINST RUSSIA AND ACHIEVING A LASTING PEACE.

THE US HAS INVESTED IN RESTARTING PRODUCTION LINES AND NOW MANUFACTURES OVER 40-THOUSAND 155 MILLIMETER ROUNDS PER MONTH, WITH PLANS TO INCREASE TO 100-THOUSAND ROUNDS PER MONTH. THIS EFFORT COINCIDES WITH THE US PREPARING A 375 MILLION DOLLAR MILITARY AID PACKAGE FOR THE COUNTRY, WHICH INCLUDES CRUCIAL 155-MILLIMETER ARTILLERY SHELLS.

THE US HAS PROVIDED UKRAINE WITH SIGNIFICANT MILITARY AID, INCLUDING VARIOUS TYPES OF AMMUNITION, MISSILES, AND AIR DEFENSE SYSTEMS. SINCE FEBRUARY 2022, THE US HAS PROVIDED OVER 55.7 BILLION DOLLARS IN AID TO UKRAINE.

ZELENSKYY’S VISIT COMES AS RUSSIA CONTINUES TO PUMMEL UKRAINE’S ENERGY GRID AHEAD OF THE CRITICAL WINTER MONTHS. THE UKRAINIAN LEADER HAS EXPRESSED CONCERNS ABOUT A SHORTAGE OF MUNITIONS, BUT THE US HAS COMMITTED TO PROVIDING ONGOING SUPPORT TO UKRAINE.

THIS COMMITMENT TO UKRAINE’S DEFENSE IS SEEN AS CRUCIAL BY MANY EUROPEAN NATIONS TO PREVENT FURTHER MILITARY AGGRESSION BY RUSSIA THAT COULD THREATEN NATO-MEMBER COUNTRIES AND RESULT IN A LARGER CONFLICT.

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