The Czech Republic found 800 thousand ammunition for Ukraine: when can they be transferred

The President of the Czech Republic stated that he had found 800 thousand ammunition for Ukraine/Collage 24 Channel

Czech President Petr Pavel said that his country has found a way to transfer about 800 thousand artillery shells to Ukraine. In order to provide such assistance, partners in Europe are looking for ways to finance.

Peter Pavel stated this at the “Ukrainian Lunch”, which takes place as part of the Munich Security Conference. The President of the Czech Republic also noted that it is necessary to act now, and not wait until the United States votes on the aid package, reports 24 Channel.

800 thousand shells for Ukraine

The President of the Czech Republic said that his country had found an interesting way to get artillery shells for Ukraine. However, for this it is necessary to find funding. Petr Pavel noted that the countries of the world need to support Ukraine in the supply of ammunition and be as innovative and flexible in this matter as Ukrainian soldiers.

Therefore, the Czech Republic called for continued search for shells for Ukrainian defenders around the world, so that the Ukrainian Armed Forces can repel the invaders. Pavel noted in this matter Denmark, the Netherlands, Canada, which provided resources to supply military equipment to the Czech Republic, and after that it was sent to Ukraine.

Now we have found half a million shells of 155 mm caliber, and another 300 thousand shells of 122 mm caliber, which we can transport to Ukraine in a few weeks if we find funding for this. We will turn to partners in the USA, Germany, Sweden and so on for this help,” said Pavel.

Kuleba spoke about the problems with the supply of ammunition

Foreign Minister Dmitry Kuleba said that Ukraine now has 2 problems with the supply of ammunition – the quantity and stability of supplies, and also the fact that some ammunition is not suitable for howitzers .

“The first is the quantity and consistency, stability of supplies. The situation is very bad today, this is not my political assessment, this is the message that we all receive from the front – the president, the military advisers, military personnel write from the front – the situation is bad, ammunition is needed,” Kuleba said.

Explaining the second problem, the Foreign Minister emphasized that some decisions are made “for show.” The fact is that one caliber, for example, 155 millimeters, does not suit all guns. Therefore, such ammunition cannot be used on the battlefield and it is necessary to wait for a new batch.

You see, when a decision is made to supply a certain number of shells , say 155 caliber, a political decision is made and 10 thousand shells were delivered, we check the box and wait for the next batch… But the fact is that all these howitzers and guns of 155 mm caliber were created for specific types of shells of this caliber that were produced in a specific country. Politicians tick the box and receive credit for making this delivery, but on the ground a huge technical problem arises,” Kuleba emphasized.

Problems with supplies of ammunition

• At the beginning of May 2023, EU countries agreed to supply 1 million artillery ammunition to Ukraine until March 2024. However, as of now, the Western partners have not been able to implement their plans.
• As of the end of January 2024, EU High Representative for Foreign Policy and Defense Josep Borrell said that EU countries They have already delivered one third of the promised million ammunition – 330 thousand.
• The OP noted that the lack of ammunition significantly affects the situation on the battlefield. Military observer Denis Popovich said that due to the shortage, Ukrainian defenders are forced to go on the defensive. And even if the EU can provide 1 million ammunition, then this will not be enough for Ukraine, because Russia has several times more resources and will still shoot the Ukrainian Armed Forces 3 to 4 times.