Al Mayadeen English

  • Ar
  • Es
  • x
Al Mayadeen English

Slogan

  • News
    • Politics
    • Economy
    • Sports
    • Arts&Culture
    • Health
    • Miscellaneous
    • Technology
    • Environment
  • Articles
    • Opinion
    • Analysis
    • Blog
    • Features
  • Videos
    • NewsFeed
    • Video Features
    • Explainers
    • TV
    • Digital Series
  • Infographs
  • In Pictures
  • • LIVE
News
  • Politics
  • Economy
  • Sports
  • Arts&Culture
  • Health
  • Miscellaneous
  • Technology
  • Environment
Articles
  • Opinion
  • Analysis
  • Blog
  • Features
Videos
  • NewsFeed
  • Video Features
  • Explainers
  • TV
  • Digital Series
Infographs
In Pictures
  • Africa
  • Asia
  • Asia-Pacific
  • Europe
  • Latin America
  • MENA
  • Palestine
  • US & Canada
BREAKING
Local Syrian sources: The raids targeted the road between the village of Al-Mazra'a and the city of Sweida, where forces and factions affiliated with the Syrian Ministry of Defense are advancing.
Local Syrian sources: New raids carried out by Israeli warplanes targeted vehicles and gatherings of military factions affiliated with the new Syrian Ministry of Defense.
Local Syrian sources: Israeli raids target, for the third time, gatherings of Syrian Defense Forces military factions in the southern countryside of Sweida.
The Ministry of Health in Gaza: Gaza Strip hospitals received 120 martyrs and 557 wounded in the past 24 hours.
The Israeli Walla! website: We are running out of stockpiles, our forces are exhausted, and the lives of the captives are in danger. It is time for a ceasefire deal in Gaza.
Several wounded in an Israeli bombardment of a tent in al-Mawasi, south of Khan Younis in the Gaza Strip.
Israeli media: Three wounded, three killed in an ongoing operation in the Gaza Strip.
Al Mayadeen's correspondent in southern Lebanon: Israeli artillery shelling targets the outskirts of the town of Shebaa
Al-Qassam Brigades: The targeting took place at the intersection of 'Street 5' with the western line north of Khan Younis
Al-Qassam Brigades: A NIMR armored personnel carrier carrying an Israeli soldier was targeted with an Al-Yassin missile north of Khan Younis

Russian MoF: German tank plant in Ukraine legitimate target for forces

  • By Al Mayadeen English
  • Source: News websites
  • 20 Jul 2023 17:40
3 Min Read

Russian foreign ministry spokesperson Maria Zakharova describes Rheinmetall's plans to build a tank factory in Ukraine as a "global provocation".

  • x
  • Russian Foreign Ministry’s spokeswoman Maria Zakharova attends her weekly briefing in Moscow, Russia February 17 2023 (Sputnik)
    Russian Foreign Ministry’s spokeswoman Maria Zakharova attends her weekly briefing in Moscow, Russia February 17 2023. (Sputnik)

Russian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Maria Zakharova has described the decision of Rheinmetall, the German military company, to construct a tank factory in Ukraine as a "global provocation", RT reported. 

Zakharova emphasized that if the factory is built, it would be considered a legitimate target for Russian forces on par with any other Ukrainian defense industry facility. 

Rheinmetall's CEO, Armin Papperger, recently disclosed that the factory aims to train Ukrainian workers in the repair and maintenance of various armored vehicles produced by the company, including Marder infantry fighting vehicles, Leopard 2 tanks, and Panzerhaubitze 2000 artillery systems.

According to CNN, the project could potentially launch within the next 12 weeks.

Although Rheinmetall first announced its plans to invest $200 million in a Ukrainian factory in March, the exact location had not been disclosed. However, some Russian media outlets have suggested that the village of Chernotisov, which is populated by ethnic Hungarians, might be the chosen site.

Zakharova issued a stern warning, asserting that the establishment of the German arms manufacturer's plant in Ukraine would serve as "the latest proof of the militarization of Ukraine by the West." She further accused Ukraine and its Western backers of attempting to provoke Russia, a move that has been a subject of concern for Moscow.

Related News

Russia warns NATO plans to turn Moldova into military foothold

Russia in talks over military bases in Syria with new government

Read more: Discussions between Rheinmetall and Ukraine to build Kiev tank plant

Over the past year, and largely due to the conflict in Ukraine, Rheinmetall has recorded earnings of $7 billion, marking a 27% increase since 2021. Earlier this month, when the plans to construct the tank factory were announced, Rheinmetall CEO Papperger said the factory would be protected from Russian attacks. 

"There are a lot of factories at the moment which are producing military goods [in Ukraine]. It is just another one — and we can protect that also," he said.

As of now, supplying more ammo is a more pressing necessity than producing more tanks, Papperger said. 

Within the coming years, Rheinmetall expects to boost its annual production of artillery rounds from 100,000 to 600,000.

A large portion of that extra output would be earmarked for delivery to Ukraine, he added.

Estimates suggest that Rheinmetall could provide 60% of the artillery ammunition Ukraine needs, he noted.

Read more: Rheinmetall capitalizes on Western insecurities

  • Russia
  • Germany
  • Rheinmetall
  • war in Ukraine
  • Ukraine
Russia & NATO

Russia & NATO

As the Draconian Western-led sanctions on Russia exacerbate the economic crisis worldwide, and as Russian troops gain more ground despite the influx of military aid into Ukraine, exposing US direct involvement in bio-labs spread across Eastern Europe and the insurgence of neo-Nazi groups… How will things unfold?

Most Read

Hezbollah SG reveals war details on Al Mayadeen for the first time

Hezbollah SG reveals war details on Al Mayadeen for the first time

  • Politics
  • 8 Jul 2025
Major ambush in Gaza kills 6 Israeli troops, injures dozens

Major ambush in Gaza kills 5 Israeli troops, injures 14

  • Politics
  • 8 Jul 2025
Israeli soldiers are seen in Beit Hanoun ahead of an operation by the al-Qassam Brigades, undated (Al-Qassam Brigades Military Media)

'Israel' on blast as media exposes report discrepancies in Gaza ambush

  • Palestine
  • 8 Jul 2025
Yemen Navy sinks ETERNITY C ship, shares footage of operation

Yemen Navy sinks ETERNITY C ship, shares footage of operation

  • Politics
  • 9 Jul 2025

Coverage

All
The Ummah's Martyrs

Read Next

All
The Freedom Flotilla ship Handala as it departs for Gaza, where it aims to break the maritime blockade at a port in Syracuse, Sicily in southern Italy on July 13, 2025. (AFP)
Palestine

Freedom Flotilla's Handala departs Sicily in bid to break Gaza siege

The container ship CMA CGM Laperouse, left, docks at the Georgia Ports Authority's Port of Savannah, Sept. 29, 2021, in Savannah, Ga (AP)
Politics

US shipbuilding woes deepen as tariffs, outdated policies backfire

Gaza war raises ethical questions for ex-Obama, Biden officials
Politics

Mercenary firm tied to Gaza war crimes hires Obama-Biden PR operatives

'Israel' targets children in Gaza collecting water
Palestine

'Israel' strikes Gaza kids fetching water, blames it on 'malfunction'

Al Mayadeen English

Al Mayadeen is an Arab Independent Media Satellite Channel.

All Rights Reserved

  • x
  • Privacy Policy
  • About Us
  • Contact Us
  • Authors
Android
iOS