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Ukraine Faces Acute Shortage of Patriot Interceptors
Ukraine's capital was left vulnerable to a devastating Russian attack due to a critical shortage of Patriot interceptor missiles, which failed to shoot down a barrage of ballistic and hypersonic missiles that killed at least 20 people. The alarming gap in Ukraine's air defenses has raised urgent concerns about the country's ability to protect its citizens.
Congress Probes Pentagon's Ability to Supply Ukraine with Patriot Interceptors
The Senate Armed Services Committee is pressing the Pentagon for answers on whether it can ramp up deliveries of crucial Patriot interceptors to Ukraine, following concerning cutbacks in supplies. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky revealed that monthly shipments of PAC-3 missiles were slashed due to competing demands from the Middle East, not a lack of funds.