Zelensky explained why Ukraine does not go on a counter-offensive

Ukraine's defenders do not have enough ammunition to carry out counter-offensive actions at the front. Amid a shortage of shells, the Ukrainian military is looking for alternative ways to strike the enemy. About this on air of the telethon told the President Volodymyr Zelensky.

At the same time, he noted that the West continues to look for options to help Ukraine and the Czech initiative to provide Ukraine with shells begins to work. Zelensky pointed out that all the shells coming to the front now under the programme are distributed evenly.

Everything is distributed fairly. Without priorities and favourites," the head of state said.

Zelensky added that due to the shortage of ammunition for artillery at some parts of the front, soldiers are forced to use kamikaze drones.

We have increased the production of drones dozens of times, I do not see any global deficit in this regard. The combat brigades are getting it. As for the disruption of the counter-offensive of the Russians, the relevant weapons, there is a shortage, - the President pointed out.

Ukraine needs more ammunition, as Russia still has the ability to produce much more than Kiev can use at the front.

We will remind, according to plans drawn up in early 2023, the EU promised to provide Ukraine with one million artillery shells within 12 months. However, the implementation of the initiative has encountered problems. According to Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba, among the reasons is the "pathetic state of the EU defence industry".