PATRIOT SHORTAGE: Kyiv Bombarded as Zelensky Exposes Ukraine’s Biggest Air Defence Problem

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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky warned that a shortage of Patriot interceptor missiles is leaving Ukraine vulnerable after Russia launched a massive overnight attack involving missiles and drones. Zelensky said Russian forces fired 35 missiles, including 27 ballistic missiles, along with 185 strike drones, targeting Kyiv and other areas. He claimed Ukrainian air defences were unable to fully counter the assault due to limited Patriot ammunition and urged international partners to accelerate weapons deliveries. The attack killed nine people, injured 30 others including children, and caused destruction across several Kyiv districts, with the Lithuanian embassy building also damaged. In this Times Now World News report, we break down the this topic: Stay connected with Times Now World for real-time global news and analysis: 🌐 Read full coverage: https://www.timesnownews.com/world 📱 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/timesnow.world 🐦 Follow us on X: https://x.com/TimesNow_

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