💰 At least for the first half of 2026, funds have been secured for the purchase of shells under the “Czech initiative.”
Source: Censor.NET
This was stated by Ukraine’s Ambassador to the Czech Republic, Vasyl Zvarych.
“It is very important that the Czech Republic also uses revenues from frozen russian assets to purchase ammunition for Ukraine. The process is ongoing, and ammunition and weapons are being delivered to Ukraine every day,” he explained.
According to the diplomat, last year Ukraine received 1.5 million large-caliber shells (not only 155mm) under the initiative. This year, the number is expected to increase to 1.8 million.
Zvarych stated that in the first six months of this year, Ukraine received nearly 800,000 such shells via the “Czech track.”
He also added that at least for the first half of next year, funds have already been accumulated for the purchase of ammunition within the Czech initiative.
“This year alone we have three new projects: for the production of Bren 2 assault rifles, the production of 155 mm caliber ammunition, and the creation of a production line for smaller caliber cartridges,” Zvarych said, adding that this is not the full list of cooperation projects between the defense industries of the two countries.