Artillery is Russia’s lifeline, being used to soften up Ukrainian defenses before advancing. The numbers of artillery rounds fired are not easy to find, as most online sources simply state that Russia has massive stockpiles without providing specific figures or estimates.

The article delves into the history of artillery, noting that it has changed over time, from being used to soften up enemy defensive lines to more precise target of opportunity fire. The importance of artillery is discussed, as it is a numbers game, and there are many variables that affect its effectiveness.

To estimate Russia’s remaining artillery rounds, the author suggests looking at the number of artillery shells fired daily, which is estimated to be around 10,000. This number is based on a Ukrainian official’s statement that Russia has 10-15 times more artillery than Ukraine, which would be around 100,000 artillery pieces.

The type of artillery used by Russia includes self-propelled artillery, which are faster and more mobile than traditional towed artillery. Russia’s ground forces have around 1,400 fully equipped self-propelled artillery units, with reserves adding another 3,000.

The article also discusses the Soviet Union and Russia’s history of stockpiling artillery rounds, with estimates suggesting that they may have had between 75-150 million rounds in storage at one time. However, this number has likely decreased significantly since then, and the current stockpile is unknown.

The US, on the other hand, has a secret total, but it’s estimated to be around 3-4 million rounds. Ukraine has received around a quarter of a million 155mm rounds from the US.

The article concludes by discussing the challenges Russia faces in keeping up its artillery fire, including the destruction of Ukrainian ammo depots and the need to supply its own artillery units. The logistics of resupplying artillery rounds are daunting, and Russia’s reliance on rail transportation and the need for multiple daily deliveries makes it a difficult task. The author concludes that Russia’s ability to continue advancing will depend on its ability to adapt and maintain its logistics, and that Ukraine’s ability to counter-attack is becoming increasingly possible.