KYIV, Dec 27 – In Ukraine, the production of mortar rounds has increased significantly, by 42 times, and in artillery shells – an increase of almost three times, Minister for Strategic Industries Oleksandr Kamyshin said.

"What worries everyone today is the production of ammunition. I can say that we already have a significant increase in the range of mortar rounds – 42 times, we have an increase in artillery shells – an increase of almost three times. And we are working to grow further," Kamyshin said at a press conference on Wednesday.