Russia Increases Artillery Production Amidst Challenges : Ukraine

Defense News ,Russia Ukraine War :-  In recent news, Ukrainian intelligence and armed forces revealed insights into Russia's plans to boost artillery ammunition production. President Vladimir Putin announced an expansion during a recent speech, shedding light on the scale of the Russian defense industry.

Ukrainian intelligence and armed forces shared that Russia is planning to make more artillery ammunition. President Putin wants to increase the production even more. Currently, they make about 3.8 million units each year, including different sizes of shells and rockets. They aim to reach 4.5 million units by the end of 2024.

The focus is on shells of 122mm and 152mm calibers, but some sources say the real number might be less than expected. Russia produces ammunition faster than Western countries, which are expected to make about 2.5 million units yearly. The main reason for this difference is that Russia hasn't shifted its economy to wartime production, making their increase slower.

Despite making more ammunition, reports suggest that it's not enough for Russian troops in the Ukraine invasion. Russia is also getting ammunition from other places like Iran and North Korea. North Korean ammunition is known for being of low quality, causing more wear and tear on artillery systems.

Ukrainian media talked about Russia facing problems in making barrels for their artillery systems. The quick firing during combat wears out the barrels fast, and they struggle to replace them quickly.

Even with these challenges, Russia still has a big advantage over Ukraine in artillery. The situation is made worse by the US not making quick decisions on giving more military aid funding to Ukraine, leaving them at a big disadvantage.