In the past day alone, Russia's military suffered significant losses in Ukraine, including more than 50 artillery systems and armored personnel vehicles, along with 17 tanks. This adds to a total of 7,074 tanks lost by Russian forces over 25 months of intense conflict, according to new figures released by Ukraine's military. Moscow has also seen 13,551 armored personnel vehicles and 11,316 artillery systems destroyed since February 2022.
As the conflict intensifies, Kyiv faces a new Russian summer offensive with no firm commitments of additional military aid from the United States. Ukrainian officials warn of an impending offensive, possibly starting in late May or during the summer, as Russia amasses troops for a renewed push.
The scale of losses on both sides is staggering, though actual figures may differ from official reports. Western experts suggest that both Kyiv and Moscow may be underreporting their losses. The situation is exacerbated by the opaque nature of equipment losses in wartime.
Artillery systems are crucial for Kyiv's defense, but supplies are limited. The lack of ammunition has hampered Ukrainian operations, allowing Russian forces to advance westward. Ukrainian fighters are using only a fraction of the ammunition expended by Russian troops.
Kyiv's hopes for additional supplies, including Patriot missiles, air defense systems, and artillery rounds, rest on a new tranche of aid worth approximately $60 billion. However, this aid has been delayed in Congress due to internal disputes, raising concerns in Kyiv about its ability to defend against potential Russian offensives.
Despite the challenges, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky remains optimistic, believing that the U.S. Congress will eventually approve the aid package. He acknowledges the risk of Russian counteroffensives if the front lines weaken due to shortages but remains hopeful that Ukraine can withstand any such attacks.
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