Ukraine's military has issued a stark warning that its stockpiles of US-supplied Patriot air defense systems are dwindling, just as a 40-day retaliatory air campaign against Russian forces is set to expire. The development raises concerns about Ukraine's ability to continue defending its skies against Russian aerial onslaughts. With the air campaign, dubbed "Storm-2024," nearing its end, Ukraine's forces will be under increased pressure to replenish their dwindling missile stocks. As tensions between Ukraine and Russia continue to escalate, the depleted Patriot supplies have sparked fears of a potential vulnerability in Ukraine's air defense capabilities.
Ukraine warns Patriot interceptor stocks are running low as retaliatory 40-day air campaign expires