According to Smetanin, the military has recorded 417 incidents of malfunction involving the 120mm shells. He added that this information is documented in reports from various military units. The minister explained that out of the recent batches totaling 54,000 shells, approximately 24,000 need replacement.

In a statement urging adherence to the Pennsylvania Supreme Court decision, Shapiro said: "The rule of law matters in Pennsylvania."

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