Artillery shortage forces Russians to deploy improvised weapons, expert says
Russian forces face critical artillery shortage, resort to mounting BMP guns on carriages while North Korean weapons prove ineffective
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The Insider: As Russia depletes Soviet tanks and artillery, Putin’s Ukraine war drive to end by 2026
Once boasting a vast Soviet arsenal, Russia now has just 2,000 tanks left. With production stuck at 250 tanks yearly against massive battlefield losses, Moscow faces an insurmountable math problem.
Pyongyang sent 200 long-range artillery pieces to Russia, Seoul says
North Korea will likely send more equipment and troops to Russia, while Pyongyang may receive Russian tech for nuclear submarines and ICBMs.
Ukraine cut Russia’s artillery advantage from 10:1 to 2:1, Commander-in-Chief Syrskyi says
"I know that Ukrainian soldiers are exhausted," writes Syrskyi in a detailed Facebook post marking his first year in command. Yet, despite ongoing supply challenges, he emphasized significant military gains over the past year.
Denmark helps Ukraine boost artillery production 25-fold, Defense News reports
Ukrainian factories now deliver howitzers in 60 days at $2.5 million per unit – compared to years of wait time and $4.3 million price tags from European manufacturers - as a Danish initiative channels Western aid directly to local weapons production.
Ukrainian gunners praise CAESAR howitzers’ precision and mobility
The Ukrainian 55th Artillery Brigade effectively utilizes CAESAR howitzers against Russian forces near Donetsk's Pokrovsk, the focal point of Russia’s months-long offensive.
Prague seeks EU allies for fresh Ukraine ammo procurement initiative in 2025
Czech FM Lipavský seeks EU partner support, while exploring funding mechanisms to maximize artillery ammunition purchases for Ukrainian forces.
55% of Russia’s chromium imports flow through Netherlands – study
Russia channeled $70 million worth of military-grade chromium through the Netherlands in 2023, tripling its artillery lifespan, a new investigation reveals.
The Telegraph: North Korea sends Seoul-targeting artillery to Russian front
Pyongyang intensifies military support to Russia by delivering M1989 Koksan howitzers and M1991 rocket systems, while rotating troops after sustaining heavy casualties in combat against Ukrainians.
Moscow received 148 KN-23 ballistic missiles from Pyongyang in 2024, Ukraine’s spymaster says
Budanov also confirmed that North Korea is expected to send troop reinforcements, including gunners and missileers, and supply 150 more KN-23s in 2025.
Russian artillery fire drops 50% after Ukraine hits ammo plants, army chief says
The consumption of artillery shells by the Russian army has dropped by half, a result of Ukrainian strikes…
Estonian intelligence sees signs of Russia’s artillery problems
Russia's increasing reliance on North Korean artillery systems and its inability to achieve battlefield superiority, despite tactical improvements, signals deepening problems in its military capabilities and staying power in Ukraine.
Ukrainian border guards receive Czech Dita self-propelled artillery
Modern Czech-manufactured Dita self-propelled artillery systems feature automated firing controls and advanced ballistic computers.
Two-thirds of German howitzers await repairs as bureaucracy slows Ukraine’s combat capabilities
European arms manufacturers push for a 'military Schengen zone' as Ukrainian forces grapple with extended repair times for essential Western artillery systems.
Ukraine’s defense industry claims 59% of military contracts after production surge
Ukraine triples domestic weapons production, secures 59% of defense contracts as local manufacturers achieve self-sufficiency in drones and electronic warfare systems.
Captured North Korean notebook reveals live bait tactic to counter Ukrainian drones
It also has notes on how to evade Ukrainian artillery and a Birthday congratulation for a brother-in-arms.
North Korea prepares additional troops and suicide drones for Russia
Seoul's military intelligence indicates Pyongyang's preparations to expand its military support for Russia, including troop rotations, artillery systems, and suicide drones.
Top Ukrainian drone commander warns ceasefire would only pause war with Russia
Ukraine's leading drone warfare commander cautions against viewing potential ceasefire as war's end, highlights drones' crucial role in modern combat as artillery effectiveness depends on UAV support.
Russian forces gradually losing artillery edge along certain front areas
While Russia compensates with air strikes and infantry pushes, this reduced edge could force Moscow to rethink its strategy of overwhelming bombardment, potentially opening new opportunities for Ukrainian forces.
Kyiv forces push back Russian troops in Kharkiv Oblast, but Borova remains under threat
As Russian forces expand their flanks, the risk of losing Borova threatens access to the strategic city of Izium.
