The sharp rise in ammunition prices means an increase in defense spending, which does not automatically increase the security of NATO countries, Dutch Admiral Rob Bauer, the chairman of NATO's military committee, said on Sept. 16, Reuters reports.
The U.S. is aiming to increase production of 155 mm artillery shells that are in high demand due to the war in Ukraine, which has eaten into U.S. and NATO munitions stockpiles.
A man accused of killing two security officials in a shootout last week at Moldova's main airport died of multiple gunshot wounds on July 3, as authorities in the ex-Soviet state ordered an enquiry into beefing up airport security.
Russia has accused Ukraine of launching a drone attack on Moscow and the surrounding areas that resulted in the temporary restriction of landings and takeoffs at the capital's Vnukovo airport.