https://www.yahoo.com/news/scandal-russi...00350.html
This article scares me. While I am glad to hear about conflicts inside the Russian war effort, the articles conclusion that the war is going to descend into a contest decided by who can manufacture the most artillery ammunition is very worrisome. If true, Ukraine is doomed. The author of this article is still thinking like a Russian. NATO always knew it couldn't match the Soviet Union shell for shell. Ukraine has even less chance to do that relying on the NATO nations to donate the shells. We can't make enough and we won't give it all to Ukraine.
The apparent shortage of shells near Bakhmut is due to the Ukrainians excellent utilization of their artillery and HIMARS to interdict the Russian logistics system, not a lack of shells themselves. The Russian army also probably doesn't have a good way to supply non-army (i.e. private) military units that are not in the chain of command. Crappy organizational structure to be sure. OTOH, Ukraine has shown some ability to adapt their approach to a less "men and material" approach towards a "tactical advantage through fire and maneuver" approach. That processes needs to be applied with ever increasing skill. A "regression" plays into Russia's strengths.
This article scares me. While I am glad to hear about conflicts inside the Russian war effort, the articles conclusion that the war is going to descend into a contest decided by who can manufacture the most artillery ammunition is very worrisome. If true, Ukraine is doomed. The author of this article is still thinking like a Russian. NATO always knew it couldn't match the Soviet Union shell for shell. Ukraine has even less chance to do that relying on the NATO nations to donate the shells. We can't make enough and we won't give it all to Ukraine.
The apparent shortage of shells near Bakhmut is due to the Ukrainians excellent utilization of their artillery and HIMARS to interdict the Russian logistics system, not a lack of shells themselves. The Russian army also probably doesn't have a good way to supply non-army (i.e. private) military units that are not in the chain of command. Crappy organizational structure to be sure. OTOH, Ukraine has shown some ability to adapt their approach to a less "men and material" approach towards a "tactical advantage through fire and maneuver" approach. That processes needs to be applied with ever increasing skill. A "regression" plays into Russia's strengths.