Syrsky, ‘Moscow outnumbers us 6 to 1 in terms of ammunition’

(ANSA) – KIEV, MARCH 29 – Russia is exceeding the Ukrainian forces on the front line six times in terms of ammunition, causing losses of troops and positions. The commander of the Ukrainian Armed Forces, Oleksandr Syrsky, said this in a rare interview published today by Ukrinform. “A few days ago the enemy’s advantage in terms of ammunition fired was about six to one,” said Syrsky, according to whom the Ukrainian Defense Forces are operating at the front “with little or no weapons and ammunition” underlining that the situation is difficult and “tense” in some areas. “The Russian occupiers continue to increase their efforts and have a numerical advantage in terms of men,” Syrsky added, reporting that Russia has “significantly increased air activity” in recent months and weeks. And “we hope to receive from our partners more air defense systems and, above all, missiles, considering that the enemy has switched to the tactic of massive air strikes against Ukrainian troops, civilian infrastructure and peaceful Ukrainian cities.” “We would be even more grateful” to partners “if this assistance came more quickly and in sufficient quantities,” the Ukrainian commander said. “The lack of resources and the necessary amount of ammunition allowed the Russians to dig deep into the south” and other areas such as Avdiivka. “We would definitely hold these positions if there were a sufficient number of air defense systems and artillery shells.” (HANDLE).