Despite the fact that Russia is actively increasing the production of shells, it still lacks ammunition and manpower to resume a large-scale offensive in Ukraine. This was stated by a senior NATO official, Reuters reports UNN.
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In particular, NATO points to how quickly Ukraine stopped Russian troops in the Kharkiv region. In less than a week, the invaders were stopped by the Defense Forces, and since then, the attackers have advanced about 200 meters near Vovchansk .
In addition, attempts to capture Chasiv Yar, which is of strategic importance, have been going on in Donbas for several months. According to the official, Russia is suffering "very heavy" losses on the battlefield, trying to hold on to small territorial gains and lacking sufficient troops and ammunition for a large-scale offensive.
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What they (the Russians - ed.) have to do is order understaffed, inexperienced units to move into the areas to achieve unrealistic goals
He is convinced that in order to conduct genuine offensive operations, Russia will have to secure significant supplies of munitions from other countries in addition to those it already receives from Iran and North Korea.
And Vladimir Putin will have to order a new large-scale mobilization
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It is noted that Russia is recruiting about 30,000 soldiers every month, which allows it to cover its heavy losses on the battlefield.
NATO also recognizes that Ukrainian defense has improved significantly, but Kyiv has also suffered significant losses in troops. According to the Reuters source, Russia will be able to sustain its military economy for another three to four years.
According to the official, "it will take some time" before Ukraine accumulates the ammunition and personnel necessary to conduct new large-scale offensive operations.
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