Allied Western nations express concerns over depleting ammunition during the Ukraine conflict.

The UK and Nato have issued warnings that Western military powers are running out of ammunition to support Ukraine against Russia's full-scale invasion. Nato's top military official, Adm Rob Bauer, stated that the situation has reached a critical point, with governments and defence manufacturers needing to increase production at a much faster pace. Currently, most of Ukraine's shells come from Nato, but decades of underinvestment have led to limited supplies. UK Defence Minister James Heappey called on Nato allies to spend 2% of their national wealth on defence, emphasising the urgency due to the ongoing war in Europe. He highlighted the inadequacy of the "just-in-time" model for providing military support and stressed the importance of not halting aid to Ukraine. The US has also played a significant role in supplying ammunition to Ukraine, but concerns have arisen among Nato allies about the potential impact of a Trump presidency on military assistance. While efforts have been made to ramp up production and collaborate with defence manufacturers, meeting Ukraine's ammunition needs remains a challenge. In contrast, Russia appears to have more success in replenishing its stockpiles through its wartime economy.