🔥Ukraine and Russia are engaged in a race to increase artillery production.
💣Shell shortages are causing drastic adverse effects on the battlefield.
💥The side with a firepower advantage is more likely to win.
🌍Europe and the United States are key suppliers of artillery shells to Ukraine.
⚙️Lack of machine tools for shell production is a major bottleneck.
How much ammunition does Ukraine need?
—Ukraine needs at least 356,000 shells per month to meet its battlefield objectives.
Why is increasing artillery production difficult?
—Acquiring or building the necessary machine tools for production is a major challenge.
Can Europe and the United States meet Ukraine's ammunition needs?
—Although production is increasing, it is still insufficient to meet Ukraine's requirements.
Why are precision-guided shells like Excalibur important?
—Precision-guided shells can achieve accurate hits with fewer rounds, making them more effective in battle.
What is the significance of counter-battery fire?
—Counter-battery fire aims to destroy enemy artillery, significantly reducing their firepower and increasing the chances of victory.
00:00Ukraine and Russia face ammunition shortages that impact the battlefield.
01:08Ukraine needs 356,000 shells per month to achieve its objectives.
03:32The United States has low artillery shell production rates.
07:12Russia's artillery fire has decreased due to its own supply issues.
09:26Lack of production lines and machine tools are major challenges in artillery shell production.
16:45Counter-battery fire helps Ukraine diminish enemy firepower.
17:31Cluster munitions carry risks of civilian casualties.
17:53Ukrainian territory is heavily contaminated with unexploded ordnance and landmines.
