Half of Western weapons promised to Ukraine were delivered late, minister says

Half of Western weapons promised Ukraine are delivered late, declared this Sunday the Ukrainian Defense Minister, Rustem Umerov.

Ukraine It suffers from a lack of ammunition to face the Russian invasion and has stated for months that help from Western powers is arriving slowly and that this has consequences for its army, which has been fighting the Russian invasion since February 2022.

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“At this time a promise does not constitute a delivery,” Umerov said during a forum organized for the second anniversary of the start of the war.

“50% of commitments are not met on time“, critical.

Umerov explained that this puts Ukraine at a greater disadvantage in the war against Russia and what delays imply “human and territorial losses”, especially considering the “air superiority” from Moscow.

“We do everything possible and impossible, but without help that arrives at the right time, it harms us” he claimed.

Ukrainian troops have been weakened in recent weeks by ammunition shortages and the delivery of more aid from their main ally, U.Sis blocked by opposition from Republicans in Congress.

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The Ukrainian president, Volodimir Zelenskyhas repeatedly appealed to its Western allies to deliver promised military aid on time, especially more ammunition, air defense systems and fighter jets.

“They know very well what we need to protect our skies, to reinforce our land army, what we need to support and continue our success at sea. And they know perfectly well that we need it at the right time“Zelensky declared on Saturday during a virtual meeting of the G7day that celebrated the second anniversary of the start of the invasion.

Source: Elcomercio

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