CNN quoted a senior U.S. military official as saying that if U.S. and other aid to Ukraine stops, there could be a large-scale retreat or defeat by next summer.
CNN reported on the 15th that Western intelligence agencies are trying to estimate how long Ukraine will be able to hold out if the support of the United States and NATO = North Atlantic Treaty Organization stops.
In it, a senior U.S. military official said that at worst, there could be a major retreat or defeat of the Ukrainian army by next summer.
In the event of a halt to support, the first to run out at the site will be long-range missiles, followed by missiles of air defense systems, followed by artillery shells and anti-tank missiles "Javelins".
In addition, U.S. and Ukrainian officials have already reported that due to a shortage of ammunition, the Ukrainian army has been able to shell less than one-fifth of the Russian army, causing more casualties on the Ukrainian side.
In the US Congress, some members of the opposition Republican Party are reluctant to continue supporting Ukraine, and attention is being paid to whether the support that greatly affects the course of the war will be maintained.