Pennsylvania partners with Ukraine’s Zaporizhzhia Oblast for reconstruction
Pennsylvania, home to over 160,000 Ukrainians, has agreed to partner with Zaporizhzhia Oblast for post-war reconstruction efforts.
Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro announced a partnership agreement between the US state of Pennsylvania and Ukraine’s Zaporizhzhia Oblast.
The governor highlighted the connection between the regions, saying, “While thousands of miles separate our capitals, we are united with our Ukrainian sisters and brothers.”
The Ukrainian Ministry of Communities, Territories and Infrastructure Development reported.
The partnership aims to assist Zaporizhzhia Oblast in rebuilding its energy infrastructure.
“The oblast is intensively preparing for winter under conditions of destroyed infrastructure, so restoration support will allow us to carry out work on time,” Zaporizhzhia Governor Ivan Fedorov emphasized the importance of this support.
Governor Shapiro’s announcement follows Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy’s visit to Pennsylvania on 22 September. During his visit, Zelenskyy toured a 155mm artillery shell production facility and expressed gratitude to workers for their contribution to manufacturing shells crucial for Ukraine’s defense.
The facility in Scranton, Pennsylvania, is one of the few in the United States that produces 155mm artillery shells used in howitzers. These weapons are valued by ground forces for their ability to strike targets from a protected distance of up to 24-32 kilometers.
Ukraine has already received over 3 million 155mm shells from the United States.
The partnership between Pennsylvania and Zaporizhzhia Oblast underscores the ongoing support for Ukraine’s defense and reconstruction efforts, with a focus on energy infrastructure restoration ahead of the winter season. According to experts and military staff, the upcoming winter is going to be tough for Ukrainians.
Read also:
- Netherlands to provide $ 233 million to Ukraine to restore critical infrastructure
- Denmark to provide over $ 19 million to Ukraine for energy recovery
- G7 and EU discuss Ukraine’s energy and military needs ahead of winter
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