Ursula von der LeyenAug 31, 2025, 04:04 PMBluesky

Von der Leyen notes shells are produced in large quantities for Ukraine's defense

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Von der Leyen notes shells are produced here in large quantities for Europe and Ukraine and highlights that one third of early weapons delivered to Ukraine came from Bulgaria.

📍Sopot, Bulgaria, VMZ ammunition factory. Shells are produced here in large quantities. Not only for Europe’s stockpile but also for Ukraine’s defence. 1/3 of the weapons delivered to Ukraine at the start of the war came from Bulgaria.

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