Ukraine soldiers ammunition artillery
Ukrainian soldiers load ammunition into a 2s9 artillery vehicle in Donetsk Oblast on April 14, 2023.
  • Russia is exploiting Ukraine's increasing artillery shortage as it ramps up attacks.
  • Ukraine is firing just 2,000 rounds a day compared to Russia's 10,000 shells.
  • The ammo shortage means Ukraine is being forced to prioritize its targets more carefully. 

Ukraine's increasing ammunition struggles have hamstrung its war effort, forcing the country to sacrifice long-term strategy for short-term certainty.