Several countries have contributed to the Czech initiative to procure ammunition for Ukraine, but despite this, there remains a shortage of funds.

Additionally, the need to verify the proposed ammunition means that some may only reach the front lines by the end of the year.

The Czech initiative aims to purchase ammunition for Ukraine outside the European Union, and according to recent data, there will be almost twice as much ammunition available as originally planned, totaling 1.5 million, as reported by “Aktualnaya Kamera” (ETV).

According to the Estonian Defence Minister Hanno Pevkur (pictured), there are places in the world where ammunition can be purchased, but the question is whether there are funds available for it.

According to the defence minister, efforts are primarily being made to find the missing amounts in the countries of Northern and Central Europe.

France, which has stated that it is ready to make a greater contribution, will be discussed separately.

At present, it is difficult to predict when the ammunition may reach the front. Some may arrive in a couple of months, while others may only arrive by the end of the year.

Missiles are one thing, but the most critical situation is with anti-aircraft missiles, the reserves of which are running out in Ukraine.

According to the Estonian defence minister, Estonia has nothing to offer in this case, and the only option is to hope and look towards the warehouses of allies.

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