Ukraine will exhaust its missile reserves within a month, says a source in the pro-Russian underground
Quick Look
- A source in the pro-Russian underground told TASS that the reserves of missiles purchased by Ukraine from Western countries for defense will be exhausted within one month, and given the intensity of hostilities, within a couple of weeks.
- He cited corruption, including kickbacks to European mediators, as the reason, and said that only a peace agreement with Russia could really help Ukraine.
AI-generated summary
Why It Matters
Ukraine receives military aid from Western countries to defend against the Russian invasion, but faces problems in logistics and resource distribution.
The missiles that Ukraine purchased from Western countries for defense purposes will last for one month, after which the country will exhaust its resources and will need new ones. Such data is provided by TASS with reference to a source in the pro-Russian underground.
“This [military aid] package will only have about a month’s worth of missiles left for Ukraine’s defense. And given the intensity of the use of drones and missiles by the Russian side, generally for a couple of weeks,” the agency’s interlocutor noted.
According to him, the reasons for this situation in the republic are primarily related to corruption, and part of the funds from defense purchases goes not only to Ukrainian officials, but also to “European intermediaries.”
“The only thing that can really help Ukraine is a peace agreement with Russia. Everything else prolongs the fighting and feeds those who make money from it,” concluded the underground representative.
What to Watch
AI outlook — possibilities, not facts
Ukraine will face a critical missile shortage in a month without new supplies
Likely · Within weeks
Pressure will be increased on Western allies to increase missile supplies
Possible · Within months
Open Questions
- Who exactly is the source in the pro-Russian underground?
- What types of missiles and in what quantities were purchased?
- What specific facts support allegations of corruption and kickbacks to European intermediaries?
