- Russian tanks and artillery pose a significant threat to Ukrainian soldiers fighting in eastern Ukraine, with tanks being particularly difficult to detect and unnerving.
- The Ukrainian military is facing ammunition shortages, hindering their ability to effectively combat the Russian forces.
- The Russian military continues to replenish its armor force while the Ukrainian military struggles to receive necessary support and equipment from the US, putting them at a disadvantage.
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- Front-line Ukrainian soldier says the Russians basically ‘have it all’ when it comes to weapons, but tanks are probably among the more terrifying (businessinsider.com)
A Ukrainian soldier fighting in eastern Ukraine has revealed that the Russian forces possess key advantages over their Ukrainian counterparts. According to the soldier, tanks are particularly unnerving because they are not always audible like aircraft. The Ukrainian military is facing ammunition shortages and is struggling to work efficiently.
The Russian military has been relentless on the battlefield in eastern Ukraine, with tanks being a major source of fear for Ukrainian soldiers. The tanks are equipped with direct fire capabilities and are difficult to detect when they fire. Artillery is also a serious threat, but tanks come with a certain element of shock. Despite inflicting severe losses on the Russian armor force, the Ukrainian military continues to face replacements from the Russian side.
The Ukrainian military is currently facing weapon and ammunition shortages, especially since crucial support from the US has been delayed in Congress. This has led to a lack of artillery shells, forcing the soldiers to work diligently and accurately to hit the enemy’s firepower. Ukrainian officials have reported an increase in Russian attacks, with troops witnessing as many as 50 “combat clashes” in a day. The enemy constantly tries to storm Ukrainian positions, putting the soldiers under immense pressure.
In contrast, the Russian military has ramped up its industrial capacity and recruitment efforts. Reports suggest that they can produce around 100 tanks per month. On the other hand, Ukraine has not received a new security aid package from the US in about a month, and the Pentagon has stated that they do not have the capacity to repair the previously sent weapons. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has expressed concerns about the lack of Western support, fearing the consequences in terms of casualties.