Overview

• 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.