Ukraine's Patriot missile stockpile depleted, leaving Kyiv vulnerable to Russian attacks

Ukraine has exhausted its supply of missiles for US-made Patriot air defence systems, leaving it vulnerable to Russian ballistic missile attacks, according to a CNN report. The shortage allowed nearly all Russian ballistic missiles in a recent overnight attack to go unintercepted, striking three power plants in Kyiv and targeting energy infrastructure in Kharkiv, killing four people and injuring 25. The interceptor deficit stems from global supply constraints and mounting pressure on US weapons stocks. The crisis coincides with deteriorating relations between President Donald Trump and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy over energy deals and military support. Ukrainian officials also reported losing early-warning alerts and facing Starlink connectivity restrictions, highlighting Kyiv's dependence on American-controlled technology.