The Russian-Ukrainian conflict, everyone focuses on high-tech weapons, and thinks whoever has more advanced weapons will win in the end. Everyone is concerned about TB-2 drone , javelin anti-tank missile , and HIMARS rocket launchers, but as the war seems to be out of reach, winning will become a supply problem for bullets, shells, rockets and missiles .
TB-2 drone accepted by Ukraine
Since the beginning of the war, everyone has always believed that Russia's larger defense industrial foundation and huge weapons and ammunition inventory will give him an advantage in long-term firefighting, at least there is no problem with the ammunition management. Until the news of Russia's intention to buy ammunition from North Korea was revealed, many military enthusiasts began to doubt their lives.
Javelin Anti-tank missile
In addition to the large number of shells normally consumed in the war, Russia's ammunition depot was also hit by the Ukraine. In the first month of operation HIMARS, Ukraine claimed that it had destroyed 50 Russian front-line ammunition depots.
Russian ammunition database
Because of excessive dependence on chips and other materials that need to be imported from the West, Russia is facing a shortage of cruise missiles and ballistic missiles . Although Russia claims that missile chips can be self-sufficient, according to Russia's current semiconductor capabilities, it is indeed not very reassuring. Moreover, the unstable navigation capabilities of the GLONAS satellite also greatly reduce the accuracy of Russia's guided weapon .
Ukraine's life is even worse. During the Russian-Ukrainian conflict, Ukraine has been short of ammunition, especially the fierce artillery battle in Donbas this summer. Ukraine can only fire 6,000 shells a day, while Russia can fire 20,000 rounds, which is more than three times that of Ukraine. It is not at the same level at all!
Why does Ukraine rely so much on Western aid? Because when Ukraine and Russia first used 152mm caliber shells in the Soviet era, as ammunition was consumed, it was not realistic for Ukraine to add 152mm shells, because these shells were basically in the hands of Russia or Russia's allies. NATO army uses 155mm shells, and even if it is given to Ukraine, Ukraine will not be able to use it.
Italy supports Ukraine Caesar artillery
Ukraine does have many ammunition depots left over from the Soviet era, but because it has been too long and there are too many problems. In 2017, a series of fires occurred, resulting in the destruction of 32,000 shells. Now, the weapons and ammunition against bombing by Russia are basically supported by Western aid. If Western weapons aid is interrupted, Ukraine will have to wait for death.
US ammunition database
Part of the US aid to Ukraine is to give money directly so that it can be used to buy the weapons it wants. The shells can be provided by the United States. As of August 24, the United States has provided 806,000 155mm shells to Ukraine, but even the United States cannot withstand this consumption. Based on the consumption of 6,000 shells per day, it can only last for about four and a half months.
Ukrainian ammunition depot was bombed
In addition to conventional shells, ammunition with high technological content is also facing shortages. For example, the guided rockets launched by the HIMARS supported by the United States, the United States has not much inventory, which cannot withstand long-term consumption and will soon become battlefield decorations!
Ukraine's most feared moment is that Russia suddenly reconciled with Europe, and the continuous military aid from Europe was instantly interrupted, and the soldiers could only hope to fight with Russia for bayonets.
