Ukraine calls for Patriot air defence replenishment following deadly Russian strike on Kyiv
A deadly Russian missile attack on Kyiv has prompted President Volodymyr Zelensky to warn of critical shortages in US-made Patriot interceptors.
A Russian ballistic missile barrage targeted Kyiv and its surrounding region early on Saturday, resulting in at least 10 fatalities. Following the strikes, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky issued a warning regarding critical shortages of ammunition for Western-supplied air defence equipment.
Zelensky urged international allies to deliver additional interceptors, cautioning that depleted stockpiles of US-made Patriot missiles have significantly impaired Ukraine's capacity to shield its airspace from heavy aerial attack. Ukrainian authorities continue to call on partner nations for expedited military assistance to maintain coverage over urban centres and key infrastructure.
Sources: Defence Turk.