Ukraine wants to draft 15 of every 100 workers at its weapons plants. Arms makers say this could slow guns soldiers need
You can’t just replace a skilled arms worker, makers say. It takes years to build such teams.
Ukraine is considering reducing the draft exemption quota for workers at weapons plants, potentially from 100% to 85%. This proposal from Kyiv could slow the production of weapons needed by the military. The Ukrainian Council of Arms Manufacturers argues that the exemption limit should remain at 100% for critical plants, as removing it would impact production volumes, delivery dates, and new designs.
These workers are essential for expanding defense capacity and incorporating new technologies. The council urges the Economy Ministry and Cabinet of Ministers to maintain exemptions of up to 100% for qualifying defense workers, as uncertainty at this crucial stage could harm both manufacturers and military units awaiting their weapons.
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