CFR: Russia is ahead of the West in the “arms race” in Ukraine
Ukraine is trying to find military support in Europe because the supply of weapons from the United States is not enough for counter-offensives Photo: Official website of the Ministry of Defense of the Russian Federation
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The long-term outcome of the fighting in Ukraine remains a big question mark. To some extent, this will depend on the race for the production of ammunition and weapons, which pits Russia and its allies against Kyiv. Also, due to the fact that military assistance from the United States, which the Senate approved, will not eliminate Ukraine’s disadvantage in counter-offensives, the country is seeking support in Europe. URA.RU tells why the States cannot help Kyiv in the conflict and what Kyiv lacks in the conflict.
The situation with artillery in Ukraine
Artillery plays a key role in modern military conflicts, especially in conditions where Ukraine faces significant superiority of the Russian Armed Forces. With U.S. assistance temporarily suspended, Kyiv found itself at a disadvantage, going from a five-to-one artillery superiority to a ten-to-one ratio in Russia’s favor. The resumption of American aid, although it reduced the imbalance, did not eliminate it completely, reports Council Foreign Relations.
Production of artillery shells: comparison of Russia and the West
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According to NATO intelligence, the Russian Federation plans to produce almost three times more artillery shells this year than the United States and Europe combined. This creates significant inequalities that can seriously affect the outcome of the conflict. Ukraine, faced with limited support from the United States, turned to European countries for help.
The role of drones on the battlefield
Drones have become an integral part of combat operations, performing reconnaissance and strike functions. NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg announced plans to supply Ukraine with another million drones by 2024. However, Ukraine is losing up to ten thousand drones every month, highlighting the high casualties and difficulty of using them against Russia’s well-defended army.
However, drones made in the States face problems of high cost, reliability and difficulty in repairing. This underscores the need for the US to step up its drone production to meet the demands of modern conflicts.
Air defense of Ukraine
Air defense systems like Patriot are critical to defending against aerial threats. However, the limited number of these systems and the depletion of ammunition highlight the need for continued military support for Kyiv from the international community. Ukraine is also expecting to receive F-16 fighter jets, which could strengthen its air defense.
Russian use of missiles and bombs
Russia is actively using missiles and bombs to attack Ukrainian troops and their facilities. Since the start of the Ukrainian conflict, the country has increased production of Iskander-M ballistic missiles and Kh-101 cruise missiles. The Center for Strategic and International Studies noted that the Russian Federation will not run out of missiles.
Earlier, the US Congress and Senate approved a bill to allocate military assistance to Washington’s allies. These included Ukraine, Israel and Taiwan. US President Joe Biden later signed it. Under the new aid package, Kyiv will be allocated $61 billion. The American leader also noted that the country will begin military deliveries in the coming hours.
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The long-term outcome of the fighting in Ukraine remains a big question mark. To some extent, this will depend on the race for the production of ammunition and weapons, which pits Russia and its allies against Kyiv. Also, due to the fact that military assistance from the United States, which the Senate approved, will not eliminate Ukraine’s disadvantage in counter-offensives, the country is seeking support in Europe. URA.RU tells why the States cannot help Kyiv in the conflict and what Kyiv lacks in the conflict. Artillery plays a key role in modern military conflicts, especially in conditions where Ukraine faces significant superiority of the Russian Armed Forces. With U.S. assistance temporarily suspended, Kyiv found itself at a disadvantage, going from a five-to-one artillery superiority to a ten-to-one ratio in Russia’s favor. The resumption of American aid, although it reduced the imbalance, did not eliminate it completely, Council Foreign Relations reports. According to NATO intelligence, the Russian Federation plans to produce almost three times more artillery shells this year than the United States and Europe combined. This creates significant inequalities that can seriously affect the outcome of the conflict. Ukraine, faced with limited support from the United States, turned to European countries for help. Drones have become an integral part of combat operations, performing reconnaissance and strike functions. NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg announced plans to supply Ukraine with another million drones by 2024. However, Ukraine is losing up to ten thousand drones every month, highlighting the high casualties and difficulty of using them against Russia’s well-defended army. However, drones made in the States face problems of high cost, reliability and difficulty in repairing. This underscores the need for the US to step up its drone production to meet the demands of modern conflicts. Air defense systems like Patriot are critical to defending against aerial threats. However, the limited number of these systems and the depletion of ammunition highlight the need for continued military support for Kyiv from the international community. Ukraine is also expecting to receive F-16 fighter jets, which could strengthen its air defense. Russia is actively using missiles and bombs to attack Ukrainian troops and their facilities. Since the start of the Ukrainian conflict, the country has increased production of Iskander-M ballistic missiles and Kh-101 cruise missiles. The Center for Strategic and International Studies noted that the Russian Federation will not run out of missiles. Earlier, the US Congress and Senate approved a bill to allocate military assistance to Washington’s allies. These included Ukraine, Israel and Taiwan. US President Joe Biden later signed it. Under the new aid package, Kyiv will be allocated $61 billion. The American leader also noted that the country will begin military deliveries in the coming hours.
