KIEV, Jan. 5 – Kiev armored plant, part of the state-run Ukroboronprom corporation, built more than 50 armored personnel carriers (BTR-3) for Ukraine's Defense Ministry in 2016.

"These new armored personnel carriers, equipped with battle modules with powerful cannons and guided missile systems, have strengthened the ranks of Ukraine's armed services and National Guard," Ukroboronprom said on Thursday.