SLOVAK-MADE ZUZANA HOWITZERS SAVE INNOCENT LIVES IN UKRAINE
Ministry of Defence of The Slovak Republic
01.04.2023
During his official visit to Ukraine today (31 March 2023), Defence Minister Jaroslav Naď saw first-hand the ZUZANA 2s which Slovakia supplied to the Ukrainian Armed Forces. He also met with and talked to Ukrainian artillerymen operating the self-propelled howitzer gun systems and praised Ukraine's defenders for the strength of their resolve to defend their country.
In the presence of Defence Minister Olexii Reznikov, members of the SVK delegation were keen to learn about specific aspects of operating and fighting with the ZUZANA 2s on the battlefield, directly from the artillerymen who use them.
In a statement, Defence Minister Jaroslav Naď said: "We need feedback on the equipment we make, so that we can translate all the recommendations from its operational deployment into manufacturing new and upgraded pieces of equipment. KONŠTRUKTA - Defence produces a quality product - which is appreciated by the Ukrainians." Of the eight Zuzana 2s delivered to Ukraine, one has been reported destroyed in combat, Minister Naď confirmed.
In his conversation with Minister Naď, Minister Reznikov gave a positive assessment of SVK and UKR artillery troops' cooperation, praised the artillery systems in action on the battlefield, and once again expressed his appreciation for Slovakia's speed and willingness to help its neighbour under attack from Russia.
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