Russia‘s “artillery ammunition shortages have likely worsened,” according to the United Kingdom’s Ministry of Defence.

The MoD briefing stated: “This has almost certainly been a key reason why no Russian formation has recently been able to generate operationally significant offensive action.

“Russia has almost certainly already resorted to issuing old munitions stock which were previously categorised as unfit for use.

“A presidential decree of 03 March 2023 laid down measures for the Ministry of Trade and Industry to bypass the authority of the managers of defence industries who fail to meet their production goals.”