Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, in his video speech to the European Union (EU) presidents summit, criticized the speed of ammunition transfer and called for increased military aid. writes about this Tagesschau.
“Unfortunately, the fact that our soldiers use artillery on the front is a shame for Europe in the sense that it could have done more. It is important to prove this now,” Zelensky said.
Before that, Deputy Head of the Ministry of Defense Ivan Gavrilyuk statedIt was stated that there is a serious deficiency in ammunition stocks of various categories and F-16s in Ukraine and that this will “increase the capabilities of the Ukrainian defense forces in the field.” In addition, the Ukrainian army is in dire need of air defense (air defense), aircraft, long-range missiles, especially 155 mm caliber shells, and modern electronic warfare (EW) systems.
Bloomberg at the end of January WroteIt is stated that the Ukrainian Armed Forces are experiencing artillery shell hunger due to the shortage of artillery and missile ammunition for air defense, as the United States and the European Union slow down the supply.
Previously The European Union decided to accelerate military aid to Ukraine.