Ukraine has nearly depleted its stockpile of 155 mm artillery shells for its American-made howitzers. The shortage is problematic for Ukrainian troops, who are out-fired ten to one by Russian forces.
A Ukrainian soldier speaking with CNN said, “The ratio [of artillery fire] is about 10 to 1. Russia is a country that produces ammo, and they have strategic reserves. Yes, they use old Soviet systems. But Soviet systems can still kill.”
Since Russia invaded Ukraine in February of 2022, Washington has shipped Kiev over two million 155 mm rounds. Ukrainian forces have burned through shells at a rate of nearly a quarter-million per month.
The White House is waiting for Congress to pass another supplemental spending bill that would authorize over $60 billion in aid for Ukraine. Even if the assistance package is passed, Washington has a shrinking pool of arms to send to Ukraine.
Poster Comment:
1) US lost 80,000 manufacturing plants since the Bush and Clinton crime families passed NAFTA.
2) The US was paying $3,000 for an artillery shell but since October 7th Biden has been paying $8,000 for one shell.
3) Russian commanders told men on the frontlines to fire an artillery shell even if their target was just one Ukrainian soldier. Ditto for FPV drones.