EU misses ammunition pledge to Ukraine by 300,000 shells

BRUSSELS, Belgium — The European Union has failed to meet its ammunition pledge to Ukraine, missing its target by 300,000 shells, according to EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas. She emphasized the need for member states to maintain support as production delays and funding cuts hinder deliveries.

Approximately 1 million shells were sourced through a Czech-led initiative; however, this effort has come under scrutiny due to high costs, poor quality, and late shipments. This shortfall follows the EU"s previous failure to meet its own deadline of supplying 1 million shells by 2024, indicating ongoing challenges within Europe’s defense industry.

Analysts have warned that this ammunition shortfall could weaken Ukraine’s frontline capacity and reflects a decline in unity among European nations regarding continued aid to Ukraine.

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