NATO would run out of ammo “in days” in a war with Russia

This winter, NATO ordered a survey of the current ammunition stockpiles held by all of its member nations. That was completed last week and the news is far from encouraging. One European diplomat who reviewed the study was quoted as saying, “If Europe were to fight Russia, some countries would run out of ammunition in days.” Not months. Not weeks. Days. With all of the saber-rattling that’s currently taking place amid escalating tensions between Moscow and the west, this might be an important detail for the United States and our western allies to keep in mind. It’s true that Russia’s army has severely underperformed and they’re pretty beaten up at the moment. But I don’t think anyone expects the NATO allies to beat them in a ground battle in a matter of “days.” (Newsweek)Read More