Zelenskiy Says Shell Supply to Ukraine Slowed by Israel-Hamas War
- War in Middle East triggering orders of shells Kyiv needs
- ‘Our supplies have decreased,’ Zelenskiy tells reporters
Members of the Siberian Battalion participate in military exercises. The conflict in the Middle East has raised questions about allies’ ability to remain focused on supporting Ukraine.
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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said the shift in focus to the Israel-Hamas war has slowed deliveries of artillery shells to Kyiv, undermining the war effort as the counteroffensive against Russia grinds to a standstill.
Combatants in the Middle East have sought 155-millimeter shells, a key component to weapons deliveries Ukraine needs to press back Russia’s invasion, the president said. The sudden demand comes at a sensitive moment, as the European Union signals it’s unlikely to fulfill a promise to deliver a million rounds of artillery by March.