The fastest ways logistically now NATO can move weapons into Ukraine are:
- By air. This is the fastest way to move weapons into Ukraine, but it is also the most dangerous. Russian forces have already shot down several Ukrainian cargo planes, and there is a risk that NATO planes could also be targeted.
- By rail. This is a safer way to move weapons into Ukraine, but it is also slower than air transport. Russian forces have been targeting Ukrainian railways, so there is a risk that trains could be delayed or even destroyed.
- By road. This is the slowest way to move weapons into Ukraine, but it is also the safest. Russian forces have not been targeting Ukrainian roads as much as railways, so there is a lower risk of delays or destruction.
NATO is currently using a combination of air, rail, and road transport to move weapons into Ukraine. The exact route that weapons take will vary depending on the type of weapon and the location in Ukraine where it is needed.
NATO is also working to improve its logistical capabilities so that it can move weapons into Ukraine more quickly and efficiently. This includes increasing the number of cargo planes and trucks that are available, as well as improving the infrastructure at Ukrainian airports and railways.
By taking these steps, NATO can help Ukraine to repel Russia militarily and to defend its sovereignty and territorial integrity.