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Rheinmetall Opens First of Four Arms Plants in Ukraine Amid Russian Threats, Says Peskov

Oct 29, 2024, 09:31 AM

Rheinmetall, a German arms giant, has launched its first production plant in Ukraine to support Kiev’s war effort. The head of Rheinmetall announced that the company is constructing four weapons production plants in Ukraine, with the first one already operational. In response, Kremlin Spokesman Dmitry Peskov stated that the Rheinmetall factory in Ukraine will be considered a legitimate target for Russian forces.