politics
Zelensky’s missile plea shows dire state of Ukraine’s war machine
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky‘s confirmation of Ukraine’s crippling Patriot interceptor missile shortage and plea for more has showcased the dire position the country is in as it stares down another harsh winter.
TL;DR
- Ukraine is experiencing a severe shortage of Patriot interceptor missiles.
- Russia has switched to producing ballistic missiles, which are difficult to intercept.
- Ukraine's air defense capabilities have been depleted after years of Russian missile and drone attacks.
- July 6 marked the first day Ukraine could not intercept any ballistic missiles.