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Artillery Losses

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international-conflict1 year ago

"Russia's Grim Milestones: Artillery Problems, Tank Deployments, and Combat Vehicle Shortages"

Ukraine's military reports that Russian forces have lost nearly 10,000 artillery systems and 980 multiple launch rocket systems since the start of the war, with the rate of losses suggesting that Russia may reach these grim milestones in the coming weeks. Both sides have suffered significant artillery losses, with the war depleting NATO's ammunition stockpiles and constraining Ukraine's operations. In response, NATO countries have committed to increasing production of artillery rounds to replenish stockpiles and support Ukraine.

international-affairs1 year ago

"Russia's Desperation: Satellite Photos Reveal Dire Tank Losses in Ukraine"

Satellite imagery suggests that Russia has removed around half of its artillery from storage bases since the start of the Ukraine invasion, indicating a high rate of attrition of equipment. Open-source intelligence analysts estimate that Russia has lost 666 pieces of Self-Propelled Artillery and 340 pieces of Towed Artillery, with the actual numbers likely higher. The war is draining Russia's storage bases, with significant declines in both SPGs and towed artillery, potentially impacting the front line in the future.