Ukrainian soldiers: "At the moment we need NATO to get weapons"

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A Ukrainian artillery unit is firing on Russian troops near Bakhmut. Kyiv reported successes in the fighting near the Russian-occupied city on Wednesday.

The soldiers here have a clear message to the enemy: "In revenge for the comrades" is written on this grenade. To ensure that the Ukrainians do not run out of ammunition in the fight against Putin's invading army, several states have pledged further arms deliveries to Kiev as part of the NATO summit. And they are urgently needed.

"Zaporozhets", reconnaissance officer in the artillery division:
"At the moment we need NATO to get weapons. We don't need anything else. Money has no value for us, for the soldiers who are fighting on the front lines. It's important for us to get ammunition and weapons so that we can advance."

The Ukrainian counteroffensive is in full swing. However, the Russians put up strong resistance, said a spokesman for the General Staff of the Armed Forces. They would transfer units and deploy reserves. Nevertheless, Ukraine is continuing the counteroffensive that began in May. It is not known how large the recent terrain gains are.

"Zaporozhets," reconnaissance officer in the artillery division:
"Three or four weeks ago, we would not have been able to get here because of the intense bombardments. But now we realize that the Russians are running out of ammunition and people. They are exhausted, and everyone can see that. The war has been going on for a year and a half now, and their resources are also limited."

The G7 group wants to offer Ukraine the supply of modern equipment for its air and naval forces. This was stated by the Western industrialized countries on the sidelines of the NATO summit. The G7 also pledged to provide Ukraine with long-term military support.

Ukrainian President Zelensky described the statement as an "important signal" even before it was published. The Kremlin, on the other hand, sees the long-term commitments for Ukraine as a threat to Russia's security. The G7's plan was a "serious mistake," it said.