Sweden could send Patriot missiles to Ukraine, expert says

Ukraine has reportedly run out of Patriot missiles amid intensified Russian attacks on its energy infrastructure, prompting military expert Johan Huovinen to suggest Sweden could spare some, while Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson maintains they are needed for Sweden's own defense. Huovinen, a military strategy lecturer, argues the missiles would do more good in Ukraine, noting Sweden's stockpile from a 2018 agreement for 300 missiles. Kristersson, however, says Sweden has a limited supply and must balance its own defense needs with NATO commitments. Ukraine's President Zelenskyy has appealed for more missiles, suggesting 10 percent of US reserves would suffice. The global shortage stems from US-Israel conflict with Iran, with production at roughly 500 missiles annually against Ukraine's higher consumption rate.