Ukraine Runs Out of Patriot Defense Missiles, Leaving It More Vulnerable to Russian Attacks, Source Tells CNN
The shortage leaves Ukraine exposed as nearly all missiles in the latest strike went un-intercepted, a source familiar with the matter told CNN.
- On Thursday, Ukraine has run out of US-made Patriot interceptor missiles, leaving the country more vulnerable to Russian ballistic missile attacks, a source told CNN.
- Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has warned for months about dwindling defensive stocks, with shortages persisting amid a bitter public feud with President Donald Trump over energy strikes.
- Russian ballistic missiles struck three power plants in Kyiv and targeted energy infrastructure in Kharkiv overnight into Wednesday, killing four people and injuring 25, with most missiles unintercepted.
- Zelensky claimed the American response to his request for air defenses was to "weaken Starlink's service," while pleading publicly on Wednesday for additional Patriot interceptor packages.
- Despite pressure from Washington to halt strikes on Russian fuel facilities, Ukraine announced plans to continue targeting refineries, following Zelensky's claim of betrayal by Trump's diesel deal.
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Ukraine challenges the White House and attacks enemy facilities again. Defense in crisis due to lack of interceptors, Starlink is reactivated
Failing to do so happens at a time when Russia has intensified its attacks on Ukraine. Kiev has called for the delivery of US-manufactured Patriot missiles to strengthen the country's air defence.
In the night new Russian raid hit Ukrainian energy infrastructure and leave some areas of Kiev in the dark. According to CNN, Ukraine has exhausted Patriot interceptors, while the United Kingdom prepares to send long-range missiles
Ukraine, which operates the U.S.-made Patriot air defense system, is reported to have exhausted all of its interceptor missiles. With this key defensive capability to stop Russian ballistic missile attacks depleted, the Donald Trump administration is demanding that Ukraine halt attacks on Russian energy facilities while offering U.S. arms support and intelligence.
The shortage was evident during the Russian offensive from Tuesday to Wednesday night
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