Patriot missile shortage

Ukraine asks Germany for dozens more Patriot missiles as Russian strikes intensify

Ukraine has asked Germany to provide dozens of additional missiles for Patriot air defense systems from stockpiles available in 2026, Bloomberg reported, citing sources.

4 June, 05:25 PM

Syrskyi urges rational use of resources amid lack of missiles and systems

Ukraine is facing a shortage of modern air defense systems and missiles for them, Commander in Chief Oleksandr Syrskyi said on June 3, urging the military to use available resources rationally and improve the efficiency of all parts of the country’s air defense network.

3 June, 03:09 PM

Iran war drains Patriot missile stocks Ukraine needs to stop Russian attacks

The war with Iran is consuming costly U.S. air defense munitions desperately needed by Ukraine and threatening future deliveries, potentially weakening Kyiv’s ability to counter Russian ballistic missile attacks, Politico reported on March 11 after interviewing 10 senior European officials and two lawmakers.

12 March, 11:25 AM

Zelenskyy lobbies for more air defense at Davos

Kyiv has secured additional commitments for air defense equipment and ammunition from its international partners at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said on Jan. 22.

23 January, 04:29 AM

State Department denies full halt to US military aid for Ukraine

The United States has not stopped military aid to Ukraine but has only reviewed the process, with President Donald Trump still being committed to providing Ukraine with Patriot missiles, US State Department spokesperson Tammy Bruce said on July 2.

3 July 2025, 09:58 AM

Ukraine’s skies growing more vulnerable as missile stockpiles dwindle

Ukraine’s air defenses are becoming increasingly vulnerable due to a rapid depletion of missile supplies for systems like Patriot, NASAMS, and IRIS-T — outpacing the rate of resupply from international partners, according to Stanislav Bunyatov, a junior sergeant and squad leader in the 24th Aidar Assault Battalion.

15 June 2025, 02:42 PM

Patriot missile shortage