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Czech Initiative Struggles to Fund Ukraine's Artillery Needs

2/11/2026

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Czech initiative to supply artillery ammunition to Ukraine faces a funding gap, raising €1.4 billion of a €5 billion target.
A NATO official says €16 billion worth of ammunition is currently available globally.
Russia is reportedly replenishing its stockpiles with artillery rounds from North Korea, which has delivered 9 million rounds since 2023.
Initiative aims to deliver 1.8 million shells in 2025, fulfilling 43% of Ukraine's needs for Soviet-caliber ammunition.

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Czech initiative to supply artillery ammunition to Ukraine faces a funding gap, raising €1.4 billion of a €5 billion target.
A NATO official says €16 billion worth of ammunition is currently available globally.
Russia is reportedly replenishing its stockpiles with artillery rounds from North Korea, which has delivered 9 million rounds since 2023.
Initiative aims to deliver 1.8 million shells in 2025, fulfilling 43% of Ukraine's needs for Soviet-caliber ammunition.