Analysis | Russia and Ukraine are both running out of munitions – but one has a significant advantage – By Sean Bell (SKY News) / Jan 8, 2024
After nearly two years of high-intensity conflict, both sides are running out of ammunition. And without considerable and enduring Western military support, Ukraine is destined to become overwhelmed – eventually – by Russia’s considerably greater ability to rearm, Sean Bell explains.
Despite Russia having significantly greater firepower, its illegal invasion of Ukraine has not gone according to plan.
Although Ukraine was not a member of NATO, the West responded to President Volodymyr Zelenskyy’s appeal for help with a mass of hi-tech weapons and ammunition.
However, following nearly two years of high-intensity conflict, both sides are running out of munitions.
Inspired by Ukraine’s initial successes at liberating 12,000 sq km of occupied Kharkiv in September 2022, the West provided a huge volume of military supplies to support Mr Zelenskyy’s spring offensive.
