Estonia to Purchase Million Shells for Ukraine, Pending Funding
The initiative, combined with Czech efforts, could significantly bolster Ukraine's munition supply amid critical shortages.
- Estonia is ready to purchase a million shells for Ukraine, contingent on funding from allies.
- Ukraine faces a critical munition shortage, relying on repurposed undetonated mines and old artillery shells.
- Estonian and Czech initiatives could provide Ukraine with up to 2.5 million shells this year if funding is secured.
- The race against time and Russia for munitions highlights the strategic importance of securing ammunition supplies.
- Ukrainian forces' ability to match or exceed Russian artillery firepower is crucial for turning the tide of the war.