Ukraine is losing in the ammunition sector
(Baonghean.vn) - Business Insider said that without more aid from the West, Ukraine risks losing out in the field of ammunition - which could lead to defeat in the conflict. Currently, the Ukrainian Armed Forces are facing a shortage of artillery shells, forcing them to stockpile.
According to RT on January 25, Business Insider (USA) reported that the conflict between Ukraine and Russia has been going on for nearly two years, and Russia seems to have the upper hand in terms of ammunition.
According to Business Insider, the situation for Ukrainian soldiers is increasingly bleak: The Russian army has more troops than them, and is also abundant in ammunition and weapons. Just a few months ago, the Ukrainian Armed Forces fired up to 7,000 artillery shells per day, but now they can only use 2,000 artillery shells per day, without additional aid from the West.
This week, US Assistant Secretary of Defense for International Security Affairs Celeste Wallander said the Pentagon is aware of concerns from Ukrainian military leaders that soldiers do not have ammunition stockpiles. To address this problem, it is necessary to increase defense production.
"We are working with our allies and partners to expand ammunition production. So we are committed to resolving this issue soon," said Mr. Celeste Wallander.
Business Insider called the future of US support for Ukraine "the biggest uncertainty at this point." Pentagon officials said that without additional funding, Washington would not be able to provide weapons to Kiev in the quantities and speed it did in the early days of the conflict.
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