A fire broke out at a plant in Pennsylvania that produces ammunition for Ukraine (photo)
A fire broke out in Pennsylvania in the United States at a plant that produces ammunition, which is supplied to Ukraine, among other places.
This was reported by Militarny.
The fire broke out at the Scranton Army Ammunition Plant on Monday, April 15, in the afternoon around 15:00 local time.
Photos from the scene showing smoke over the plant’s building were posted by eyewitnesses among the locals.
Firefighters immediately arrived to eliminate the fire.
Later, General Dynamics-Ordnance and Tactical Systems (GD-OTS), which manages the company, confirmed the fire, but noted that the fire was small and had already been extinguished.
It is known that no one was injured in the fire. The reason is currently unknown.
The ammunition plant is currently assessing the damage to determine the possible consequences for the enterprise or production.
The Scranton plant is a facility of the U.S. Army’s Joint Munitions Command that produces large-caliber metal artillery ammunition and mortar rounds for the U.S. Department of Defense. It is one of the largest American manufacturers.
The artillery ammunition produced at the plant, including 155 mm caliber, is supplied to the US Army’s warehouses and is also provided to Ukraine as part of international military assistance.
Starting in 2022, the Scranton plant will gradually increase production to meet the needs of the US military and Ukraine. Large-caliber ammunition for artillery is very important for the Ukrainian Armed Forces to effectively fight against the Russian occupiers.
In March 2024, the United States sent a $300 million aid package to Ukraine to meet the needs of the Defense Forces for air defense, artillery, and anti-tank weapons.
