The Russian army in 2025 will face a shortage of Tanks due to huge losses on the front and problems with production. This is reported by The Washington Post, writes UNN.
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It is noted that the losses of equipment in Russia are so huge that soon it will not have enough Soviet reserves, which it mainly replenishes them with. The production of new tanks suffers from a shortage of Western components cut off by sanctions. Putin's military economy is probably at its peak and is unlikely to be able to increase output at the same frenzied pace.
According to U.S. officials and experts, the Russian army loses more tanks and howitzers each month than its factories can produce, and increasing pressure on its economy could eventually lead to Some assembly lines being shut down.
The publication notes that the sanctions imposed on Russia do have a significant impact on its military industry, reducing the ability to produce and maintain weapons. Restrictions on access to western technologies and components, as well as difficulties with logistics caused by the reduction of smuggling channels, gradually undermine the potential of the Russian military-industrial complex.
As experts note, even circumventing sanctions leads to an increase in the cost of production. This is due to the need to use less efficient solutions and attract alternative suppliers, which extends deadlines and increases costs. in the long run, these problems, combined with the degradation of existing equipment, can significantly reduce the combat capability of the Russian army.
However, Russia relies on mass production of weapons, hoping that"quantity compensates for quality." This approach can temporarily meet the needs of the army, but it is fraught with risk, especially in conditions of high combat losses and increasing wear and tear of equipment. If the supply and production situation does not change, the shortage of tanks and other equipment may become a reality in the coming years, which will worsen the already difficult situation for the Russian Armed Forces.,