Colonel Pavlo Palisa, leading the 93rd Mechanised Brigade near the strategic city of Chasiv Yar, believes that Russia is gearing up for a significant offensive to break through Ukrainian defenses in the east. He is well aware of the challenges that lie ahead for the armed forces in the coming days. The soldiers on the frontline are expressing concerns about the current phase of the war, noting that it is becoming increasingly critical. They are urgently in need of more ammunition as they push back against relentless Russian attacks.
Gun commander Oleksandr Kozachenko, responsible for a unit armed with US-supplied M777 howitzer, notes the drastic decrease in the number of shells being fired on a daily basis. The once frequent artillery fire has been significantly reduced due to the limited ammunition available.
Units in the Donetsk region are requesting more 155mm rounds for their Western cannons, which were previously instrumental in gaining an upper hand against Russian forces. The United States has promised to expedite the delivery of ammunition and weapons to Ukraine following the recent approval of a $61bn aid package by Congress. The soldiers on
