Kremlin warns German arms factory is a legitimate target for Russian military – POLITICO

The Düsseldorf-based firm plans to operate four factories across Ukraine, producing everything from artillery ammunition to gunpowder and air defense systems, as well as a vehicle repair and maintenance facility.

Rheinmetall, which Papperger claims is the world’s most profitable defense company, said earlier this month it had already sent about 200 Marder infantry fighting vehicles to Ukraine, and the German government had also donated Rheinmetall air defense systems along with thousands of rounds. .

Pepperger justified investment in production facilities in Ukraine, saying in a recent interview with the publication Blister that Kyiv needs four million artillery rounds to resupply its bunkers as it resists Putin’s full-scale invasion.