Thread by @ChrisO_wiki

1/ Ukraine has obtained large numbers of Soviet-era shells and rockets from Syria, according to a Russian warblogger. The supplies are likely to have come from the stockpiles of the former Syrian Arab Army, perhaps via Turkey. ⬇️

2/ The Russian 'Vault 8' Telegram channel writes that Ukraine no longer lacks ammunition for some of its legacy Soviet artillery systems:

3/ "Quite unexpectedly, after the fall of the Assad regime in Syria and the defeat of the Syrian Arab Army, the Ukrainians acquired a very impressive number of shells of some types for Soviet systems.

4/ "Now they can again, as in early 2022, afford to fire at a target such as an assault group in salvoes of 10-15 rockets from the Grad, and at important targets with a full package [of 40 rockets], without constraining themselves.

5/ "They are also doing well with 155 mm ammunition, judging by the video from the Kursk region. Having 20-30 shells per gun is a luxury, a 'dream'."/end

6/ Assuming the report is accurate, the most likely explanation would be that the munitions have been exported to Ukraine via Turkey, presumably with the knowledge of the Turkish government. Turkey has been a significant supplier of weapons to Ukraine. /end

Source:
t.me/vault8pro/52498