Scholz Promises to Increase Ammunition Production and Repair Capacity to Support Ukraine

German Chancellor Olaf Scholz on Wednesday announced Berlin's commitment to ramp up its ammunition production as well as weapon repair capacity to better support Ukraine’s fight against Russia's invasion.

"The now one-year lasting support of Ukraine has also brought us the knowledge that enables us to ensure that there is also a sufficient supply, with spare parts, that we have created repair capacities for the weapons used in the war, at locations outside of Ukraine," CNN quotes Scholz.

He added that Germany "will ensure that the production of ammunition is advanced, both for the weapons that we have supplied ourselves and those that come from classic stocks that are available in eastern Europe."

The decrease in ammunition stocks causes great concern in the EU, as tens of thousands of rounds are used up every day on the Ukrainian and Russian sides.

Although Ukraine uses ammunition more efficiently, it still consumes it faster than Europe is able to produce. Currently, the USA and the EU are trying to increase production both to supply Ukraine and to replenish their own reserves.

According to the media, the European Commission wants to present a three-stage plan, which will not only ensure the supply of ammunition to Ukraine, but also replenish stocks in the EU countries.

Germany itself signed contracts with the Rheinmetall concern to renew the production of ammunition for the Gepard SPAAG used by Ukraine (Ukr).