US, Allies Send More Weapons to Ukraine in Absence of Real Solution

Update on Russian military operations in Ukraine for January 20, 2023.

- BBC citing Ukrainian sources admit that Soledar is under Russian control and Bakhmut is facing encirclement;

- The West is increasing the amount of weapons sent to Ukraine including weapon systems entirely inappropriate for Ukrainian forces;

- The latest US military aid package falls far short of even sustaining Ukrainian operations and covering its losses;

- The package includes Stryker armored personnel carriers, adding yet another type of vehicle that needs a separate logistical line and training program for the APC role;

- The West is not sending this hodgepodge of equipment because it thinks it's the best option but instead because it is the only option.

References:

BBC - Ukraine war: Ukraine admits pulling out of front line town of Soledar:
https://www.bbc.com/news/world-europe-64330808
US Department of Defense - Biden Administration Announces Additional Security Assistance for Ukraine Jan. 19, 2023:
https://www.defense.gov/News/Releases/Release/Article/3272866/biden-administration-announces-additional-security-assistance-for-ukraine/
FT - US finalising plans to send nearly 100 Stryker combat vehicles to Ukraine:
https://www.ft.com/content/d57b3b63-a705-4813-b939-72351d7e952f
Forbes - The Ukrainian Army Could Form Three New Heavy Brigades With All These Tanks And Fighting Vehicles It’s Getting:
https://www.forbes.com/sites/davidaxe/2023/01/17/the-ukrainian-army-could-form-three-new-heavy-brigades-with-all-these-tanks-and-fighting-vehicles-its-getting/?sh=1ee5126f3d6c
AFP (via France 24) - US ammunition supplies dwindle as Ukraine war drains stockpiles:
https://www.france24.com/en/live-news/20221008-us-ammunition-supplies-dwindle-as-ukraine-war-drains-stockpiles
Politico - Tanks, no tanks: Scholz holds key to Leopards for Ukraine, but waits for Biden:
https://www.politico.eu/article/olaf-scholz-germany-joe-biden-united-states-ukraine-war-tanks-leopards-waiting/
1945 - Bradley Fighting Vehicle Platoon Leader: Ukraine Can’t Use Them Immediately To Fight Russia:
https://www.19fortyfive.com/2023/01/bradley-fighting-vehicle-platoon-leader-ukraine-cant-use-them-immediately-to-fight-russia/

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