Russian War Effort Struggling Amid Shortages

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The ongoing war in Ukraine has severely depleted Russia’s weapons supply, and the country’s military industries are struggling to keep up with the demand.

High interest rates imposed by the Russian central bank to curb inflation are putting a strain on businesses in the defense sector. Defense contractors are facing non-payments and increased financing costs.

Leaders in the defense industry have warned that sustained high interest rates could bankrupt many enterprises. The head of RosTec, Russia’s largest state-owned defense company, has expressed concerns about the industry’s future.

Analysts predict that Russia will face a shortage of weapons by next year as it exhausts its Cold War stockpiles. The military is losing artillery pieces faster than it can produce them, forcing it to rely on aging Soviet equipment.

The situation is so dire that even a movie studio has donated its collection of 1950s tanks and armored vehicles to the war effort.

The war in Ukraine is straining Russia’s economy and military capabilities, raising concerns about the country’s ability to sustain the conflict in the long term.


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