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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky visited the Scranton Army Ammunition Plant in Pennsylvania to tour artillery shell production facilities, his first major media event during a planned five-day US trip.

Scranton, Pennsylvania
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Kyiv Post → Source tone: certain

Zelensky's Monday tour of the Scranton Army Ammunition Plant was his first major media event during a planned five-day US trip

Ukrinform → Source tone: likely

The plant's capacity is fully loaded to meet the needs of Ukraine, in particular for the production of 155 mm shells, which has been significantly increased during the year.

Ukrinform → Source tone: certain

The President spoke about the situation on the battlefield and emphasized the need for uninterrupted and timely delivery of the announced defense support packages.

Ukrinform → Source tone: certain

Among the main topics of discussion were the importance of starting joint arms production in Ukraine and the possibility of American investment in the Ukrainian defense industry.

Ukrinform → Source tone: certain

This plant employs 400 people.

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Extracted: 2026-02-18T13:39:24.183Z

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