The situation on the front in Ukraine remains challenging, possibly even more serious than it was two years ago due to a shortage of ammunition, according to Ukrainian Minister of Foreign Affairs Dmytro Kuleba.
In an interview with Bild, Kuleba emphasized the severity of the situation, noting that the mass rocket strike on January 23 is a vivid testimony to Ukraine’s need for more air defense systems and missiles.
Despite Ukraine significantly increasing its production capacity and planning to continue doing so, it is observed that the Western defense industry is unable to produce a sufficient quantity of products. Kuleba added that Ukraine’s needs do not correspond to the defense needs of Western countries.
Globally, there is a critical shortage of ammunition. The German Minister of Defense, Boris Pistorius, stated that the European Union would not be able to fulfill the plan to supply Ukraine with a million rounds by the end of 2023. The EU has delivered only 300,000 out of the promised million, which is 30% of the planned volume. The EU assures that Ukraine will eventually receive the promised million rounds, but the delivery will be delayed by several months. European Council President Charles Michel expressed the resolute determination of European leaders to support Ukraine but acknowledged the need to resolve logistical issues.
Meanwhile, the United States has announced that NATO countries are increasing the production of weapons and ammunition.
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