Some facts about  weapons shortage

About the shortage of weapons:

1. Yes, it really is. Because no one expected such an intensity of artillery and tank warfare in the 21st century.

This surpasses all the wars that have occurred since World War II.

European armies in NATO are called "bonsai", like miniature Japanese trees.

And even the United States produces as much some ammunition per year as we used in three days in the east.

2. We need these weapons for Russia's war against Ukraine.

The world also needs them to be ready for a possible war between Iran, the DPRK and China.

So "not enough" is about a broader view of needs.

“Even the United States produces as much some ammunition per year as we used in three days in the east.”

3. "Not enough" is to motivate industry and governments to produce.

So that there is no misconception that everything will end and new production lines will be idle.

4. "Not enough" is also about cheaper weapons, because it is possible to shoot missiles worth USD 150,000 at drones worth USD 20,000, but it is not quite effective in the long term.

5. "Not enough" is about the "zoo".

Dozens of various weapons were supplied to us by various countries in response to our appeals.

They almost all require different ammunition, different maintenance and repair.

“The reminder that ammunition 'doesn't grow on trees' will always be heard.”

Administering this unprecedented "biodiversity" is difficult.

6. Washington is concerned that we are not fully aware of the shortage of ammunition and the timing of the opening of new lines (years).

Therefore, reminders that ammunition 'doesn't grow on trees' will always be heard. 

7. But all this is absolutely compatible with our inevitable victory. And we shouldn't expect significant delays in supplies.

About the author: Ahiia Zahrebelska, Ukrainian lawyer, state representative of Ukraine's Antimonopoly Committee (2015–2019).

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