CNN writes about the situation with military equipment (in particular, talking about shells and missiles), comparing the capabilities of the West and Russia.

Main theses:

ℹ️ The Russian defense industry produces about 250,000 artillery pieces per month, or about 3 million per year, according to NATO intelligence estimates. Combined, the US and Europe are only able to produce about 1.2 million rounds of ammunition per year for transfer to Kyiv.

ℹ️ American defense companies have set a goal of producing 100,000 artillery shells per month by the end of 2025. However, even this figure is now in question, as funding for Ukraine in the amount of 60 billion dollars "stalled" in Congress.

ℹ️ According to officials, the Russian army currently spends about 10,000 shells on the weapon, while the Ukrainian army uses only 2,000.

Military analysts say the war is likely to be won or lost depending on who fires the most artillery shells.

The number one issue we're seeing right now is ammunition. It's those artillery shells, because that's where Russia really creates a significant manufacturing advantage and creates a significant battlefield advantage

ℹ️ Russia operates 24/7 defense plants with 12-hour shifts. changes About 3.5 million Russians now work in the defense sector, compared to 2-2.5 million before the war. Russia also imports munitions, with Iran sending at least 300,000 artillery shells and North Korea providing at least 6,700 containers of ammunition last year.

ℹ️ American and Western officials insist that although Russia has been able to run its factory lines, it is because its economy is run by an autocrat. Therefore, the capitalist Western countries will eventually catch up with the Russian Federation not only qualitatively, but also quantitatively.

The West is just beginning to ramp up infrastructure development to add the necessary capacity for munitions production

ℹ️ Russia produces 115 to 130 long-range missiles and 300 to 350 kamikaze attack drones based on Iranian models every month. Although before the war, Russia had thousands of long-range missiles in its arsenal, today this figure ranges from 700+ units.

ℹ️ The biggest problem for Russia is the production of tanks and other armored vehicles. The Russians produce about 125 tanks a month, but the vast majority are old models that have been refurbished. About 86% of the main battle tanks produced by Russia in 2023 have been refurbished.