Ukrainian soldiers prepare 155mm shells for use against Russian forces. Photo: ARIS MESSINIS/AFP
Kyiv Independent: Zelensky: Artillery munition deliveries to Ukraine have decreased since Israel-Hamas War
The delivery of artillery shells to Ukraine from Western allies has decreased since the beginning of the Israel-Hamas conflict, President Volodymyr Zelensky said on Nov. 16.
In particular, supplies of the much-needed 155mm artillery shells have “really slowed down,” he said.
Zelensky added that the U.S. did not formally say that they would stop or decrease the flow of artillery shells to Ukraine, but rather that “everyone is fighting for (stockpiles) themselves.”
“This is life. I’m not saying that this is positive, but this is life, and we have to defend what’s ours.”
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WNU Editor: During the Second World War 70% of the military casualties on the front-lines came from artillery duels and strikes. The same can be said about this war, maybe even higher if one includes drone strikes.
Bottom line. If supplies of artillery shells to Ukraine are being cut and/or stopped, this war will end in 2024 with a Russian victory.
Ukraine President Zelensky Says Artillery Munition Deliveries To Ukraine Have Decreased Since Israel-Hamas War
Artillery Deliveries to Ukraine ‘Decreased’ After Israel-Hamas War: Zelensky — Defense Post/AFP
Zelensky says shell supply slowed by Israel-Hamas War — Financial Review
Zelenskyy warns that supply of vital artillery ammunition to Ukraine has ‘really slowed down’ — ABC News