Ukrainian Armed Forces need more ammunition to advance - military

He said this on the Espreso TV channel.

"Of course, we would like to have more ammunition. However, today we have parity with the invading Russian forces in the amount of ammunition. This means we have enough for now. However, Ukrainian artillerymen want to cover the enemy more massively, so they need more shells," said Nahornyi.

The serviceman emphasized that Western partners should pay more attention to the supply of ammunition.

"In order to advance and move forward, the Ukrainian Armed Forces require more shells. Even according to old Soviet standards, we should have a one-to-three advantage, or even more. We are talking about active offensive actions. Therefore, our partners should pay more attention to this issue. Because if we do not restrain the Russians here and now, the whole of Europe will drown in blood," he added.

• On April 13, the EU Council approved €1 billion in ammunition for Ukraine. On May 2 the EU prepared a plan to produce 1 million shells for Ukraine and its own stockpiles.

• On May 23, EU Chief Diplomat Josep Borrell announced that since the beginning of the year, EU states have already provided over one-fifth of the one million artillery rounds and missiles to Ukraine as part of an initiative to provide Ukraine with one million rounds.

• On June 1, the European Parliament supported a bill to increase European production of ammunition and missiles to support Ukraine's army. July 7 The Council of the European Union and the Parliament agree on a draft regulation on the Ammunition Support Act (ASAP), which will increase the production of missiles and ammunition.

• On July 13, the European Parliament approved plans to increase the production of ammunition and missiles in the EU to overcome the current shortage due to supplies to Ukraine.

• On September 5, it was reported that the European Defense Agency had signed 8 framework contracts with industry for the joint purchase of 155-mm ammunition for Ukraine.

• In early November, media reported that the EU fears that the bloc may not be able to provide Ukraine with one million rounds of ammunition by the promised deadline of March 2024.

• On November 14, German Defense Minister Boris Pistorius confirmed that the EU will be unable to fulfill its promise to supply one million artillery shells to Ukraine by March 2024.

• On November 14, Pistorius confirmed that the EU will not be able to deliver the promised 1 million shells to Ukraine by March 2024.