Russian Artillery Ammunition Shortages Cause Punitive Shell-Rationing
Date
3/14/2023 7:54:01 AM
(MENAFN) According to a recent intelligence update by the UK Defense Ministry, Russian artillery ammunition shortages have likely worsened in recent weeks to the extent that shell-rationing is in effect on many parts of the front. As a result, no Russian formation has recently been able to generate operationally significant offensive action.
The update suggests that Russia has already resorted to issuing old munitions stock previously categorized as unfit for use. This is almost certainly due to the lack of artillery ammunition caused by the ongoing conflict in Ukraine. The situation has led to extremely punitive shell-rationing, which has impacted the Russian military's operational capabilities.
To address the issue, a presidential decree was issued on March 3, 2023, laying down measures for the Ministry of Trade and Industry to bypass the authority of defense industry managers who fail to meet their production goals. This decree reflects Russia's recognition that its defense manufacturing capacity is a key vulnerability in the increasingly attritional 'special military operation.'
The British intelligence report also suggests that Russia is increasingly applying the principles of a command economy to its military industrial complex. By doing so, it hopes to address the problem of ammunition shortages and other issues facing its defense manufacturing capacity. The intelligence report highlights that the Russian government recognizes that its lack of manufacturing capacity poses a significant challenge in the ongoing conflict.
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