Western weapons supplied to Ukrainian soldiers cannot change the balance of power on the battlefield, because there are not enough of them

Western military aid is reaching Ukrainian soldiers on the front line, but not on a scale that would allow Ukraine to challenge Russia's artillery superiority.

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Ukrainian troops in Vovchansk, in northeastern Ukraine's Kharkiv region, told The Telegraph that ammunition has started to reach their lines after a long hiatus in US aid, but that Russia is still outgunning them.

"If we use 10 shells, they return 50 back. Even if we get the shells, our artillery barrels are old and worn out," said one artillerist.

Last month, Russia launched a new offensive on Kharkiv, and it has become one of the most intense areas of fighting, especially because it is close to the border, allowing Russia to easily resupply and attack.

Western aid has also often come in bits and pieces, as Ukraine's allies argue over what to provide and how much, leaving soldiers on the front lines to struggle with a shortage of weapons. While the overall European contribution to Ukraine was higher than that of the US, America was the largest donor, and the lack of support was felt strongly on the battlefield.

Source: The Telegraph