Russia’s artillery shell output surpasses the West at a fraction of the cost
According to data compiled by consulting firm Bain & Company, Russia bears the cost of artillery shell production about one-fourth of the costs borne by Ukraine's Western allies. Sky News notes that Russia produces shells three times faster than the West.
Ukraine's Western allies lag behind Russia in terms of the production and delivery capabilities of artillery shells, the leading force in the war in Ukraine. Sky News refers to the recent measures as a "fire battle" due to the number of shells used.
Russia rushing production
According to data compiled by consulting firm Bain & Company, Russia continues to produce shells three times faster than the West despite having a combined economic force that significantly exceeds the Kremlin's capabilities.
"Russian factories will produce or regenerate approximately 4.5 million artillery shells this year compared to a total production of about 1.3 million rounds in European countries and the U.S.," according to the Bain & Company report.
Significantly lower costs
However, this is not the only problem faced by Ukraine's allies. Western production is more expensive. According to calculations by the consulting firm, Russia's cost of producing artillery shells is about one-fourth of the costs borne by Western countries.
Sky News informed that the average cost of producing a 155 mm shell – the type of ammunition made by NATO countries – is about CAD 4,000 per piece (...). In comparison, the production cost in Russia is about CAD 1,000 per 152 mm shell used by the Russian armed forces.
