In just a few weeks! Europe has too little ammunition in case of war with Russia

In the event of a Russian attack, Europe's ammunition stocks could run out in a few days and it would take years to replenish the arsenals, writes Bloomberg, analyzing the defense capabilities of European countries without US support.

"Europe is vulnerable and knows it“, the publication states.

According to military officials who requested anonymity, the continent's front-line defense, which lacks troops, air defense and ammunition, could repel a Russian invasion in a few weeks at best without US participation, the American media writes.

It is also emphasized that the complete withdrawal of US troops from Europe is considered unlikely, but even a reduction in the American presence would have an impact. The continent depends on America for communications, intelligence and logistics, as well as for strategic military guidance and firepower.

Among other things, Europe lacks the military personnel and equipment capable of participating in high-tech modern wars.

Over the past three decades, the main European members of NATO have reduced the number of active military forces by almost 50%.

"In addition to combat-ready personnel, the shortage also extends to the intellectual potential of senior officers, planners and strategists“, the article states.

The publication also states that it would be difficult for Europe to conduct a defensive operation without the United States, since America uses 17 modern spy planes equipped with the necessary equipment. Meanwhile, Britain has only three.

Trump is expected to reduce the number of US troops in the EU, starting with the withdrawal of 20,000 troops that were deployed to the continent by the Joe Biden administration after Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine.

Given the Trump administration's skeptical stance on Europe, NATO's strategy is to keep the United States at the negotiating table, the article said.

In December 2023, Bild reported, citing its own sources in a European country's intelligence, that Russia could try to attack Europe in late 2024 or early 2025, when the United States would be "leaderless" and would only be able to come to the aid of European countries after some delay.