Von der Leyen
European Union
Statement summary
Von der Leyen notes shells are produced in large quantities for Ukraine's defense
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.
Source excerpt
📍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.