Russia lacks the men and ammunition for a large-scale offensive Russia lacks the ammunition and troops to launch a large-scale offensive in Ukraine. To carry out such an operation, Moscow would need to secure significant supplies of munitions from other countries in addition to what it already has.
This is what Reuters writes, referring to a statement by a high-ranking NATO representative. On the battlefield, Russia is suffering very heavy losses as it tries to hold on to small territorial gains and does not have enough troops and ammunition for a large-scale offensive in Ukraine.
To support real offensive operations, Russia would have to secure significant supplies of munitions from other countries, in addition to what it already receives from Iran and North Korea, and Vladimir Putin would have to order another large-scale mobilization, the official said. requested anonymity.
Russia will be able to maintain its military economy for another three or four years. It is noted that “Ukrainian defense has improved significantly”. The official added that “Kiev also suffered significant troop losses”. According to him, “it will take some time” before Ukraine accumulates the ammunition and personnel necessary to conduct new large-scale offensive operations.
At the same time, Putin "still thinks time is on his side" and is prepared to suffer "a truly staggering number of military losses". According to the official, Russia is recruiting about 30,000 troops every month, which “allows” to suffer heavy losses on the battlefield.