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☆ American sniper in Ukraine says his unit prefers Soviet-era rifles because bullets are easier to find and they can take them from the Russians
  + stars: | 2024-04-20 | by ( Sinéad Baker | ) www.businessinsider.com   time to read: +7 min
Read previewAn American veteran fighting in Ukraine said soldiers in his unit prefer to use Soviet-era rifles over modern ones because it's easier to find ammunition, including by taking it from the Russians. Jonathan Poquette is currently serving as a sniper in Ukraine, and he said that his unit prefers AK-74 rifles, which are chambered for 5.45×39mm rounds. He said that the prolific availability of older rifles among Ukraine's soldiers was also partly an issue with Ukraine's planning. This has also included ammunition from defeated Russian soldiers, or that fleeing Russians have left behind. Ukraine's ammunition shortagesUkraine is suffering from extensive shortages of ammunition and weaponry that have had serious ramifications all along the front lines.
Persons: —, Jonathan Poquette, Poquette, Nuzhnenko, Kalashnikov, Oleksandr Ratushniak, Volodymyr Zekenskyy, Frederick Kagan, Serhii Mykhalchuk Organizations: Service, Business, AK, Radio Free, Radio Liberty, REUTERS Poquette, Chosen Company, 59th Motorized Brigade, NATO, US, REUTERS, Artillery Rocket Systems, EU Locations: Ukraine, Ukrainian, Soviet Union, Russian, Bakhmut, Radio Free Europe, Kyiv, Chasiv Yar, Donetsk region, Russia, Europe, Czech Republic
☆ Russia has Ukraine outgunned 10 to 1 on artillery, and 30 to 1 on its airforce, Zelenskyy says
  + stars: | 2024-04-17 | by ( Sinéad Baker | ) www.businessinsider.com   time to read: +4 min
Russia is firing 10 times more artillery than Ukraine, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said. Russia also has 30 times more aircraft, he said, in a worrying sign for the country. Ukraine is suffering critical shortages with US aid stalled, and has warned it may need to retreat. AdvertisementThe US is the single biggest donor to Ukraine, but billions in further aid to Ukraine is stalled in Congress. Zelenskyy warned in March that Ukraine would have to start retreating if no new aid came from Congress.
Persons: Volodymyr Zelenskyy, —, Zelenskyy, We're, Jonathan Poquette Organizations: Service, PBS, Republicans, Ukraine Locations: Russia, Ukraine, Avdiivka
☆ Short on rockets, Ukraine has had to get 'more selective' with its HIMARS attacks, soldier says
  + stars: | 2024-04-17 | by ( Sinéad Baker | ) www.businessinsider.com   time to read: +7 min
He said his unit had good support from HIMARS — a long-range, high-precision rocket launcher that can hit targets 50 miles away — but its effectiveness was degraded as rockets ran low. AdvertisementUkrainian soldiers watch a rocket fire from a HIMARS launcher in May 2023 in Donetsk Oblast, Ukraine. AdvertisementCongress approved $300 million for Ukraine last month, which would have included HIMARS rockets. M142 HIMARS launches a rocket on Russian position on December 29, 2023 in Unspecified, Ukraine. "Support Ukraine, help us win this war."
Persons: —, Jonathan Poquette, it's, Serhii Mykhalchuk, Poquette, we're, Diego Herrera Carcedo, we'd, Christopher G Organizations: Service, Business, Artillery Rocket Systems, Company, Ukraine's 59th Motorized Brigade, Ukraine, Getty, Republicans, Hudson Institute, US European Command, NATO's, US Locations: Ukraine, Ukraine's, Donetsk Oblast, Ukrainian, Russia, Donetsk, US, Kyiv, Bakhmut, Anadolu
☆ An American sniper in Ukraine said GOP moves to block vital aid are making him rethink supporting the party
  + stars: | 2024-04-05 | by ( Sinéad Baker | ) www.businessinsider.com   time to read: +6 min
An American veteran in Ukraine said Republicans blocking support for Ukraine is making his party support falter. He said the lack of GOP support for Ukraine may stop him from voting for the party next time. AdvertisementAn American veteran in Ukraine said the Republican Party's moves to block further aid to the war-torn nation is shattering his longstanding loyalty to the party. Support Ukraine, help us win this war." "The way they're walking away from the threat of Russia, the way they're walking away from NATO, the way they're walking away from leaving our obligations, it's just shocking," Biden said.
Persons: —, Jonathan Poquette, Poquette, Rand Paul, I've, it's, Volodymyr Zelenskyy, Joe Biden, Biden Organizations: Service, Republican, Chosen Company, Ukraine's 59th Motorized Brigade, US Army, Republican Party, Ukraine, Republicans, NATO Locations: American, Ukraine, Ukraine's, Kyiv, Kentucky, That's, Russia, Russian, Southern, North Korea, Iran
☆ The West keeps sending Ukraine weapons so late they 'are no longer relevant,' a senior officer says
  + stars: | 2024-04-03 | by ( Mikhaila Friel | ) www.businessinsider.com   time to read: +4 min
Ukraine is struggling, and Western aid isn't helping much, an unnamed officer told Politico. download the app Email address Sign up By clicking “Sign Up”, you accept our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy . AdvertisementUkraine is struggling as weapons from the West are no longer a significant match for Russia, according to a high-ranking military officer who spoke to Politico. Advertisement"But often, we just don't get the weapons systems at the time we need them — they come when they're no longer relevant," the officer said. AdvertisementA third unnamed source said what Ukraine really needs are traditional weapons and drones in greater volume.
Persons: —, Ukraine's, Mike Johnson, Jonathan Poquette, Sinéad Baker, Poquette, isn't Organizations: Russia, Service, Politico, House Republicans, White Locations: Ukraine, Russia, Kyiv
☆ American sniper in Ukraine says he couldn't care less about expensive weapons like tanks. 'Give me artillery' and ammo, he says.
  + stars: | 2024-04-01 | by ( Sinéad Baker | ) www.businessinsider.com   time to read: +9 min
Ukraine needs artillery and ammunition rather than tanks, a US veteran there said. AdvertisementAn American veteran fighting in Ukraine said soldiers are desperate for artillery and ammunition. "With the West, you see so much stuff about, 'Oh yeah, they're donating these vehicles, these vehicles, these vehicles.' The European Commission earlier this month announced $540 million to fast-track arms manufacturing, including artillery ammunition. That means Ukraine's soldiers often have to plan for survival, rather than long-term success.
Persons: —, Jonathan Poquette, Poquette, Serhii Mykhalchuk, we've, it's, Kostya Organizations: Service, 59th Motorized Brigade, Getty, Ukraine, Artillery, Republicans, Guardian, European, Getty Images Locations: Ukraine, Kyiv, Russia, Ukrainian, Donetsk Oblast, Roman, Germany, Czech Republic, Lithuania, Avdiivka
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