Ukraine Prepares to Defend Against Russian Attacks as Patriot Missile Stockpiles Deplete
Ukraine is facing a crisis in its air defense system as its stockpile of Patriot intercept missile systems nears depletion, increasing its vulnerability to the rising Russian ballistic missile attacks. This week, Ukrainian defenses failed to intercept 28 ballistic missiles launched by the Russians at Kyiv, resulting in the deaths and injuries of numerous civilians, and threatening to widen the country's defensive gap. Although the United States supports Ukraine's local production of Patriot missiles, the process will take years to implement, prompting Kyiv to seek urgent solutions to address the current threats.
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