A Ukrainian man displays a military drone known as the Mini-Shark at an arms conference in Lviv, Ukraine on Aug. 28. The event highlighted Ukraine’s rapidly growing weapons industry, and was held in an underground parking garage so it would not be interrupted by one of Russia’s frequent air strikes. Image: Greg Myre/NPR
Ukraine’s Flourishing Arms Industry
The United States is no longer providing weapons to Ukraine directly in their fight against Russia, so Ukraine is building their own as fast as they can. Ukraine’s president has suggested their weapons industry is advanced enough export their goods to like-minded countries. Our correspondent explores Ukraine’s arms industry and views Ukrainian-made weapons on display at a conference held in an unusual place.