Ukrainian soldiers in a dugout look at the top of a mortar with smoke coming out of it
Ukrainian soldiers with a mortar in a forest in Donetsk Oblast on February 17, 2024.
  • Ukraine is reporting severe shortages of ammunition as it continues to fight back against Russia.
  • Delays in Western aid have helped Russia launch at least three offensive operations, the ISW said.
  • Those efforts will also make it harder for Ukraine to go on the attack, the military experts warned.

Western delays in ammunition and aid to Ukraine have likely helped Russia launch offensive operations on at least three fronts, military experts said.