Malfunctioning mortar shells could hinder future aid from partners – The Washington Post

Such incidents can complicate the involvement of partners and the implementation of large-scale projects.

The recently discovered malfunction of a significant number of 120 mm mortar shells, which are critical to the defense of Ukraine, has caused concern among military and government officials. This incident caused concern not only among the military, but also among international partners who actively support Ukraine in its defense efforts.

The Washington Post writes about it.

The Ministry of Defense of Ukraine confirmed the problem in its official statement, admitting malfunctions in the 120-mm projectiles.

“According to preliminary data, the cause of the defects was low-quality powder charges or violations of ammunition storage conditions,” the department noted.

The anti-corruption agency focused on the question of whether Ukrainian quality control bodies were…