Russia’s offensive operations are in jeopardy due to a severe shortage of ammunition. The invaders’ daily rate of artillery fire has been reduced by 75%.
The military-industrial base of the Russian Federation cannot overcome the lack of ammunition. In this regard, it will be extremely problematic for Russia to support offensive operations in eastern Ukraine in 2023. This is stated in the summary of the American Institute for the Study of War (ISW).
Analysts noted that, according to the statements of American and Ukrainian officials on January 10, the daily rate of fire of the occupier’s artillery decreased by 75%, which is the lowest since February 24, 2022 .
The ISW report suggested that Russian troops may have reduced their shelling as a result of supply cuts, or may be reconsidering their tactics. It has been noted that the Russian Federation has exhausted its stocks of 122-mm and 152-mm caliber and other reserves by the summer of 2022, suggesting that excessive artillery attacks will lead to faster result.
“The Russian Federation must now transfer additional shells from rear areas and purchase additional ammunition from foreign countries to combat such a shortage, which will lead to a decrease in the rate of fire,” experts said.
The Institute for the Study of War also noted that Russia is increasingly recognizing that major problems, such as lack of ammunition and the inability to supply troops, are seriously hampering offensive operations.
Earlier it was reported that Ukraine launched the production of ammunition for mortars.
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Source: korrespondent
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