Zelenskyy to visit US factory that produces ammunition for Ukraine on Sunday
Photo: Zelenskyy will visit a plant that produces 155-mm shells (photo from open sources)
During his visit to the US, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy will visit a facility that manufactures artillery shells supplied to Ukraine for its fight against Russian forces, according to the Associated Press (AP).
The Ukrainian leader is scheduled to visit the Scranton Army Ammunition Plant in Pennsylvania, where 155mm artillery shells are produced.
Accompanying Zelenskyy will be US Assistant Secretary of the Army for Acquisition, Logistics, and Technology Doug Bush, Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition and Sustainment Bill LaPlante, and Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro.
Zelenskyy is expected to meet with plant workers and express his gratitude for their contributions to Ukraine's battlefield efforts.
The 155mm shells are used in howitzers that can hit targets at distances ranging from 24 to 32 kilometers.
The US remains Ukraine's largest donor, contributing over $56 billion of the more than $106 billion provided by NATO and partner nations to support Ukraine’s defense.
The US has invested in restarting production lines and is now producing over 40,000 rounds of 155mm shells per month, with plans to reach a monthly production of 100,000 rounds.
Zelenskyy’s visit to the US
Next week, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy will make an official visit to the US.
During the visit, Zelenskyy will present his victory plan, closely tied to the US military assistance. The plan outlines several key decisions to be made by the end of this year.
According to media reports, Zelenskyy is expected to advocate for Ukraine’s invitation to join NATO and to secure commitments for ongoing weapons deliveries as part of his victory plan.
Zelenskyy is also scheduled to meet with US presidential candidates Kamala Harris and Donald Trump.
