Insiders Say Ukraine's "Patriot" Interceptor Missile Stockpile is Depleted
Source: Global Times
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On the 15th local time, sources from Ukraine revealed that Ukraine has exhausted its stock of interceptors for the U.S.-provided "Patriot" air defense system, which has resulted in most ballistic targets during the recent Russian attack not being intercepted. It is reported that Russian missiles previously struck three power plants in Kyiv and damaged energy infrastructure in Kharkiv. (CCTV reporter Wang Jinyan)
Classification
Region
Europe
Analytical Domain
Operational
Primary Category / Secondary Categories
Weapons & Equipment / Military Operations
Subcategory
Air Defense
SALUTE Report
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Activity
Ukraine has exhausted its stock of interceptors for the Patriot air defense system, leading to failures in intercepting most ballistic targets during recent Russian attacks.
Location
Kyiv · Kharkiv
Unit
Ukrainian Armed Forces
Time
15th of the month
Equipment
Patriot air defense system
Summary
Ukraine has exhausted its stock of interceptors for the Patriot air defense system, resulting in the failure to intercept most ballistic targets during recent Russian missile attacks. These attacks struck three power plants in Kyiv and damaged energy infrastructure in Kharkiv on the 15th of the month.
Key Facts
- Ukraine has exhausted its stock of interceptors for the Patriot air defense system.
- Most ballistic targets were not intercepted during recent Russian attacks.
- Russian missiles hit three power plants in Kyiv.
- Energy infrastructure in Kharkiv was damaged.