Ukraine
Zelensky: Patriot shortage 'couldn't get worse'
Wednesday, 15 April 2026 at 08:03 UTC · 5 sources
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has issued a dire warning about the state of the country's air defenses, stating the shortage of Patriot systems 'couldn't get any worse.' In an interview, he emphasized that if the war drags on, there will be less weaponry for Ukraine. He previously stated that deliveries of missiles for Patriot could slow down even further in the near future. Zelensky's comments highlight the critical vulnerability of Ukraine's air defense network amid ongoing Russian strikes.
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7h agoUkraine Watch
Zelensky explicitly named the US-Iran conflict as the reason for decreased attention to Ukraine, adding a new dimension to his previous warnings about aid shortages.
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Cycle: Wednesday, 15 April 2026 at 08:03 UTC · First reported: 8h ago