U.S. ammunition delivery to Ukrainian military under a $552 million contract – snapshots of ammunition provided by border guards.
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Ukraine's State Border Guard Service (SBGS) carries on with its mission to acquire UAH 23 billion (approximately $552.8 million) worth of ammunition for Ukraine's military forces, as authorized by the Ministry of Defense.
According to Colonel Andriy Demchenko, the SBGS spokesperson, they've shown off another shipment of supplies to the combat zone. The images released on April 29 show a variety of equipment, including 152 mm and 122 mm artillery shells, multiple-launch rocket system shells, and 120 mm mine shells [2].
In response to criticisms about the UAH 23 billion procurement, Demchenko said, "We're not hiding anything. The ammunition we've procured is not just being viewed by Ukrainian soldiers, but is already being used on the front line. And let me tell you, Russian invaders are feeling the impact directly" [1].
Deliveries are already underway, with the supplier, PHU Lechmar, sticking to the agreed-upon schedule. While all goods might not arrive by year's end, Demchenko assured that payments under the contracts were made at the end of December 2024 [1].
However, not all deals with PHU Lechmar have been Timely. Yaroslav Zhelezniak, First Deputy Head of Ukraine's Parliamentary Committee on Finance, Tax, and Customs Policy, claimed on March 24, 2025, that the company responsible for supplying arms via the border service was late on a UAH 1.7 billion (approximately $40.8 million) payment [3].
The State Border Guard Service clarified that this overdue debt does not concern the Ministry of Defense's UAH 23 billion contract [3].
It's worth mentioning that the UAH 23 billion was meant to finance critical ammunition procurement for Ukraine's military, bypassing the Defense Procurement Agency of the Ministry of Defense. This move was made due to their needing additional funding and opportunities to finalize and finance already prepared contracts [4].
Finally, the SBGS holds a second-level financial manager certificate for arms and military equipment procurement and has experience in concluding contracts for ammunition supplies [4]. Furthermore, PHU Lechmar has no outstanding contracts with the SBGS and no delays in deliveries [4].
Sources:
[1] Ukrainska Pravda - https://www.pravda.com.ua/news/2025/04/29/7369976/[2] Ukrainska Pravda - https://www.pravda.com.ua/images/2025/04/29/7369978_720_280_1.jpg/[3] Ukrainska Pravda - https://www.pravda.com.ua/news/2025/03/24/7320596/[4] Ukrainian Defence Procurement Agency - https://www.mod.gov.ua/ukraine-s-defence-procurement-agency-to-request-additional-funding-from-the-ministry-of-defence-to-finalize-pre-arranged-contacts-for-ammunition-procurement-for-the-armed-forces-of-ukraine/
- The Ukrainian State Border Guard Service (SBGS) is aiming to procure UAH 23 billion worth of ammunition for Ukraine's military forces, as authorized by the Ministry of Defense.
- This acquisition includes various types of ammunition such as 152 mm and 122 mm artillery shells, multiple-launch rocket system shells, and 120 mm mine shells.
- Critics have questioned the UAH 23 billion procurement, but SBGS spokesperson, Colonel Andriy Demchenko, asserts that the ammunition is not only visible to Ukrainian soldiers but is already being used on the front line, causing direct impact on Russian invaders.
- Deliveries are currently underway, with the supplier, PHU Lechmar, adhering to the agreed-upon schedule, although not all goods may arrive by the end of the year.
- A UAH 1.7 billion (approximately $40.8 million) payment from a deal with PHU Lechmar was reportedly late as of March 24, 2025, according to Yaroslav Zhelezniak, First Deputy Head of Ukraine's Parliamentary Committee on Finance, Tax, and Customs Policy.
- The SBGS clarified that this overdue debt is separate from the Ministry of Defense's UAH 23 billion contract.
- The UAH 23 billion was allocated for critical ammunition procurement for Ukraine's military, bypassing the Defense Procurement Agency of the Ministry of Defense due to the need for additional funding and opportunities.
- The SBGS holds a second-level financial manager certificate for arms and military equipment procurement and has a history of concluding contracts for ammunition supplies. As of current information, PHU Lechmar has no outstanding contracts with the SBGS and no delays in deliveries.
- The acquisition of ammunition is part of a broader context, with updates on the situation available in general news, crime and justice, and even personal finance and casino-and-gambling sectors, as the political landscape and accidents can indirectly impact various aspects of life, including sports and weather.
